1953. First Published. 231 pages. Laminated pictorial dust jacket over cloth. Black and white photographic plates and illustrations. Light foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Noticeable tape stains to pastedowns and free endpapers also. Light cracking and creasing to gutters but binding remains firm. Dust jacket adhered to pastedowns. Boards presumed clean due to dust jacket adhesion. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.