1953. 6th Edition. 235 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Colour maps to front of book. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Small area of loss to top of spine. Sticker to front flap. Water staining to rear panel.