1955. First Edition. 564 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white photographic plates. Volume II. Minor tanning to otherwise clear pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking to gutters, exposing netting; some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.