1954. Reprinted. 178 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably tanned. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.