VGC.John Murray,1954.First UK edition-first impression.Red hardback(gilt lettering on the front cover and spinea couple of small dents and scratches on the cover) in VGC, no Dj cover.Illustrated with b/w photos.Nice and clean pages but slightly tainted on the outer edges,a couple of small foxing marks and creases on the edges of the pages.The book is in VGC for its age with light shelf wear.299pp including List of illustrations,note on the letters,index.Heavy book.