VGC.J.M. Dent ans Sons,1950.First UK edition-first impression.Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small nicks and dent on the edges of the cover) with Dj(tear from a sticker on the edges of the front Dj cover, a couple of creases and nicks on the Dj cover),both in VGC.Illustrated with b/w photos,maps.Nice and clean pages with small nick and ink mark on the outer edges,front endpaper page is missing, small creases on the edges of the pages.The book is in VGC for its age with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.277pp including List of illustrations.A collectable first edition.