1952. First Published in USA. 454 pages. No dust jacket. Light brown cloth. Black and white illustrated and photographic plates throughout. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages remain attached. Pages and plates are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Light sunning to both boards. Wear marks overall.