1960. First Published. 256 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth covered boards with gilt. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Tearing to top of front free end paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Text block is coming away from boards at rear hinge. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards have minor damp and dust stains. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.