1955. Reprinted. 269 pages. Dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Marked sunning to spine and edges with some crushing to ends. Gilt lettering is bright. Clipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have noticeable edge wear with chips, tears and creasing.