1957. First Published. 363 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Laminated purple dust jacket over purple cloth with gilt lettering. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white photographic plates. Minor tanning to otherwise clear pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Stamp to half title page. Light cracking to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild sunning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.