1953. Last Reprinted. 265 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over pictorial cloth. Black and white and colour illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations 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. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Water staining to spine. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light foxing overall.