1955. Second Impression. 324 pages. Dust jacket over decorative cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrated plates. Pages are bright and clear with light foxing and tanning to text block edges and free endpapers. Slight staining to gutters. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild scuffing overall. Spine has soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Some minor tanning, creasing and scuffing overall.