1953. Second Printing. 426 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt. Black and white photos throughout. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout however binding remains reasonably firm. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean.