1956. No Edition Remarks. 928 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations by Herbert Ryman. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to endpapers and text block edges. Noticeable cracking to front hinge, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is slightly dulled. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have light edge wear with tears and creasing. Heavy foxing to reverse of jacket.