1954. Second Edition. 366 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations throughout. Bright and clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Previous owner stamp at front and rear pastedown. Mild water droplets to upper text block edge. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild tanning to spine and board edges. Mild water stains and droplets to spine. Mild warping to front board.