1963. First Edition. 223 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over blue cloth with gilt. Black & white illustrations and plates. Gilt appears to be added in post by Ministry of Defence, which has placed a bookplate to front pastedown. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding is shaky, however pages remain fully attached. Tape marking to endpapers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Black staining present. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creasing. Spine is heavily tanned. Water marking all over.