1964. First Edition. 340 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Damp staining to gutters. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.