1953. No edition remarks. 252 pages. Dust jacket over paper covered boards. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages are mildly tanned with visible foxing. Notable cracking to front hinge, however binding remains firm. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Notable scuffing to front pastedown. Paper stuck to half title page. Boards have light edge wear with minor corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Mild foxing. Moderate tanning to spine. Moderate water staining to rear panel. Notable rubbing and marking all over.