1956. Seventh Edition. 232 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth boards with black lettering to spine and front. Black and white illustrations, illustrative plates and maps throughout. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as inscriptions, mild crinkling and moderate tanning. Boards have mild edge wear with light rubbing and crushing. Some light marking and tanning causing discolouration. Lettering is darkened slightly. There is bumping to corners. Boards are bowed. Book has a slight forward lean.