1959. Reprinted. 923 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Book has a slight smoky odour. Pages are bright and clear with mild staining and tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Hinges are lightly cracked but boards remain firmly attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild sunning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.