1955. First Edition. 162 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with darkened gilt lettering to spine. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Contains black and white illustrated plates. Pages are lightly tanned and moderately foxed, with water drops rubbing and a few small nicks along text block edge. Minor dog-eared corners. Occasional thumb-marking present throughout. Plates are bright and clear, with slight tanning and foxing to edges. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with mild bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Heavy tanning and foxing to spine, with visible crushing to spine ends. Book has a pronounced forward lean. Liquid drops on all surfaces, with a label on spine.