1950. First Edition Thus. 479 pages. Clear plastic dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white illustrated and photographic plates throughout. Severe cracking to hinges causing boards to be loose. Pages and plates are lightly tanned throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing.