1954. First Edition. 246 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates and illustrations. Signed by the author with dedication to front free endpaper. Light tanning to otherwise clear pages and plates. Slightly more prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Binding is very slightly loose but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped dust jacket with moderate rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.