1951. First Edition. 308 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to half title page. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.