1952. First Edition. 244 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red and white paper illustrative boards with white lettering to spine and front. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white illustrations, diagrams and illustrative plates throughout.Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild crinkling and light tanning. Boards have mild edge wear with light rubbing and crushing. Some light marking and tanning. Boards are bowed. Book has a slight forward lean.