1956. First Edition. 576 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. A few fold out maps. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. End papers are more notably tanned. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. 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. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.