1959. 1st Ed 8th Impression. 423 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Black, white and red pull-out map to rear free endpaper. Noticeable cracking to front hinge causing board to be slightly loose to top. Binding throughout remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Small tear to edge of map, panels remain unaffected. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Top text block edge dyed red. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Minor fraying to edges and corners. Mild water staining to boards and spine. Book is slightly bowed and forward leaning.