1958. Reprinted. 339 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over grey cloth covered boards with gilt. Illustrated plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Plates are bright and clear. Heavy crack at page 338 with exposed binding material and resulting in a loose feeling rear board. Loose binding. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate sunning to spine.