1952. First Published in GB. 239 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations by C. F. Tunnicliffe. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is slightly dulled. Mild crushing to spine ends. Clipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have light edge wear with tears and creasing.