1955. First Edition. 327 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Plastic wrapper over blue cloth. Library copy, with expected stamping. Contains black and white photographic plates and black and white illustrations and photographs throughout. Bright and clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Notable tape staining to endpapers. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Boards have light edge wear with minor corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Sticker and marking to plastic. Book has forward lean.