1953. Reprinted. 163 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial laminated paper covered boards with brown cloth to spine. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white photographic plates and illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.