1958. First Published. 626 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Dust jacket over blue cloth. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Black and white photographic plates. Light foxing and noticeable tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Visible tape staining to pastedowns and free endpapers also. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tape staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate water staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Missing rear flap.