1956. Second Edition.. 364 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth. Black & white illustrations. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding is shaky, however pages remain fully attached. Pen inscription to front endpaper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Spine is heavily tanned. Book has forward lean. White staining present. Severe white staining to rear.