1955. Second Edition. 270 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with silver lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Spine lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.