1954. No edition remarks. 263 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Flat signed by author to title page. Black and white photographs. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Page 15 torn and with tape repair. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some moderate marking and tanning. Gilt lettering to spine is slightly dulled. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.