1954. Fifth Edition. 813 pages. Dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white photographic plates and illustrations throughout. Moderate foxing and tanning to pages; heavier to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Light folding to half title page. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with light marking overall. Spine has soft crushing to ends.Book has a pronounced forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with moderate rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate water staining, tanning and scuffing overall.