1951. First Edition. 232 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Contains black and white illustrations. Well bound and clean pages, with mild tanning to text block edges. tape marks to half title page and rear endpaper. Front endpaper is missing. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Moderate crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Moderate tanning and creasing, with rubbing and marking.