1959. Reprinted. 432 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over cloth. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Pages are mildly foxed & tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding is firm. Front board is loose, no cracking to hinge. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have heavy edge wear with some areas of loss, tears, chips, and creasing.