1956. First Edition. 174 pages. Pictorial jacket over blue cloth with gilt decoration. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Pages are mildly tanned, with light foxing to edges and endpapers, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Small pencil inscriptions to front free endpaper. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine is slightly sunned and rubbed. Gilt remains bright. Unclipped jacket. Mild foxing to all surfaces. Light marking to spine. Panels have light edgewear, with small tears, chips and creases, heavier to spine ends.