1954. First Edition. 256 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Moderate tanning to spine. Clipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.