1953. First Edition. 580 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are moderately tanned with some foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened.