1956. Book Club Edition. 256 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white photographic frontispiece with plates throughout. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting to rear of book, pages remain attached. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Plates are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Heavy tape stains to front and rear of book. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight sunning to spine with small stains and crushing to ends. Water marks overall, heavier to front board. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing. Light tanning to spine. Wear marks and slight foxing overall. Tape stains to front and rear flaps.