1956. First Edition. 345 pages. Red pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout, heavier with foxing to endpapers and pastedowns. Illustrations are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Wear marks overall. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine. Pencil marks to rear panel. Slight stains overall.