VGC.Olhams Press,1954.First edition.Red hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small nicks on the cover,the front cover is slightly discoloured) in VGC, with Dj(some foxing,ink marks,scratches,nicks and creases on the Dj cover,small tear on the edge of the Dj cover) in GC.Illustrated with a colour plate,b/w photos,drawings.Nice and clean pages with some foxing marks on the outer edges,small foxing marks,ink mark and creases on the edges and inside the pages,very small mark inside the back cover.The book is in VGC for its age but with some shelf wear on the Dj cover.384pp including List of illustrations,appendix,index.Price un-clipped.First edition.Heavy book(approx 1.3 Kg).