1959. Third Edition. 540 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain bright with minimal tanning and foxing. Text is clear. Thumb-marking present. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Book has a slight forward lean. Tape residue to top front & rear boards. Slight crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear to spine.