1955. Reprinted. 333 pages. Dust jacket over black cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Noticeable cracking to hinges, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Water staining to rear pastedown and endpapers. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have noticeable edge wear with chips, tears and creasing. Water stsining to reverse of jacket.