1956. First Edition. 259 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red patterned cloth. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Contains black and white illustrated plates. Pages are lightly tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. Slight crinkling to paper at gutters, however binding remains firm. Occasional thumb-marking. Plates are lightly tanned and foxed. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping. Visible tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Black marks overall. Book has a slight forward lean.