1955. 3rd impression. 330 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white, illustrations and plates. Pen inscription to front pastedown. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding is slightly shaky , however pages remain attached. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Book has a slight forward lean. Minor crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing.