1954. Reprinted. 224 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth with gilt lettering to spine.Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Hinges reinforced with tape. Final page has open tear which has slightly removed text from the end of 3 sentences. Mild tanning through out. Faint brown staining to pages. Some tears, creases , chips and loss to text block edges. Text is unaffected. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends.Gilt lettering is slightly faded. Library stamp to top edge of text block. Book has a slight forward lean.