1953. No edition remarks. 180 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket covered in removable plastic wrapper over pink cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Contains black and white photographic plates. Library copy, with minimal inserts and inscriptions. Bright and clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Missing front endpaper. Notable tape staining to rear pastedown and endpaper. Boards have light edge wear with minor corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Reinforced with card. Light rubbing and marking all over. Library number and tape to spine.