1956. Reprinted. 380 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Orange cloth. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white illustrations throughout. Severe cracking to hinges and gutters causing boards to be loose. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Tape marks to endpapers. Water marking to rear free endpaper. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Light sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Water staining to spine and front board.