1959. This Edition. 470 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Blue patterned cloth boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Pen markings to front free endpaper. Top textblock edge dyed red. Pen marks to top edges textblock. Moderate loss to title page. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Visible wear and tape marks to boards. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Visible wear marks to spine and panels. Jacket is in removable plastic cover.