1955. 246 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Grey pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white photographic plates. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with moderate foxing. Binding has remained firm. Moderate tape marks to endpapers and pastedowns. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed.Book has a forward lean. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Jacket edges have been trimmed.