1956. Second Impression. 256 pages. Illustrative jacket over red cloth. Contains black and white illustrations and plates throughout. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Sticker to front pastedown. Water staining to front free endpaper. Thumb-marking present. Notable creasing to gutter. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Slight bumping to corners. Minimal crushing to spine ends. Minor tanning to spine and edges. Water staining to front and rear boards. Book has a moderate forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears rubbing and creasing. Loss to spine ends. Heavy tanning to spine and edges. Water staining to interior.