1952. First Edition. 255 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Noticeable foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Hinges and gutters are lightly creased but boards remain firmly attached. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning 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 moderate rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.