1953. First Edition. 223 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Prize plate stuck to front free endpaper. Pages are moderately tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. Slight crinkling to paper at gutters, however binding remains firm. Plates are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have slight edge wear with corner bumping. Mild tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket. Panels have moderate edge wear with chips, tears and creasing. Small area of loss to edges.