1953. First Edition. 224 pages. Black cloth with silver lettering to spine. Contains black and white plates. Folded map at the back. Pages are slightly tanned with minor foxing throughout. Heavier foxing to text-block edges. Pen inscription and small sticker to pastedowns. Plates are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Small scratches and dents to boards. Heavy sunning to spine with notable crushing to spine ends. Silver lettering is bright and clear.