1953. No edition remarks. 399 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages are mildly tanned. Mild cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Notable water staining to pages throughout. Moderate water staining to upper text block edge. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Notable scratching and marking to boards. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has forward lean.