GC plus.Collins,1956.First UK edition.Blue hardback(some marks,nicks,dents and scratches on the cover and spine, two small tears on the edges of the spine) in GC plus, no Dj cover.Illustrated with b/w drawings.Illustrations by Herbert Ryman.Nice and clean pages with ink marks and tainted on the outer edges,small marks,creases and small tear on the edges of the pages,previous owner's names and dates written inside the first blank page of the book.The book is in GC for its age with some shelf wear.928pp.heavy book.(approx 1.1 Kg).