1952. First Edition. 229 pages. Pictorial jacket over green cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Contains black and white photographic frontispiece, with other plates throughout. Pages and plates are mildly tanned, but text and images remain clear. Noticeable marking to some pages throughout; text is not obscured. Binding is firm. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine is slightly sunned. Gilt remains bright. Bleach spot to rear board. Clipped jacket. Heavy edgewear, with visible rips and chipping, and some areas of loss. Tape to interior to reinforce loss. Water stain to rear joint.