1955. First Edition. 380 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates, 2 loose plates. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Book has a forward lean.