1953. First Published. 373 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrations and photographic plates throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscriptions to front free endpaper and rear pastedown. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light foxing overall.