This book was published by Collins in 1950, this is the 1^st trade Edition.  This hardcover is 14-¼” high by 10-½” wide, it has 188 pages, it is well illustrated and has an index.

This book is in VG condition, the spine is cocked, the binding is cracked between pages 6 and 7 otherwise this is a nice, clean copy.  The Dust Jacket has tears, losses at the top of the spine, a large tear on the back panel that has been taped, stains on the back panel and the price has been clipped.