1954. No Edition Remarks. 263 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Snake skin effect cloth covered boards. Book has been rebound by library using new boards, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Slight tearing to edge of fold out map at rear. Plates are bright and clear. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Moderate tanning to spine.