1956. 2nd Edition. 274 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white plates. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket. Panels have moderate edge wear with chips, tears, and creasing. Front flap torn but remains attached.