1953. Third impression. 256 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout by Milein Cosman. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Clipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.