1953. Reprinted. 246 pages. Laminated pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Pages with some foxing and tanning, particularly to endpapers and textblock edges. Binding remains firm. A previous owner's name to front free endpaper. Minor pencil inscription to rear free endpaper. Boards assumed in good condition as covered with laminated jacket. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.