1951. Second edition, revised. 782 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Includes black and white photography and illustrations. Previous owner's pencil inscription to front endpaper. Mild tanning to pages throughout with occasional thumb marking present. Light foxing to text block edges. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning to spine with crushing at ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with some prominent tears and chipping. Mild tanning and marking. Area of loss to rear.