1953. First Edition Thus. 224 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over grey cloth boards with lettering. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Moderate water staining to top edges textblock. Flaps stuck to pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Lettering is bright and clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creases. Flaps have been cut thinner. Visible wear marks to spine and panels. Jacket is laminated.