1954. First Edition. 271 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Plates are bright and clear. Binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor dust stains. Boards are bowed. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened.