1954. First Published in GB. 455 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrated and photographic plates throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining to some page edges, text remains unaffected. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Water staining to both boards. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Medium tanning to spine and edges. Water staining to top edges. Pencil inscription to front flap. Wear marks and foxing overall.