1952. Reprinted. 256 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Noticeable cracking to gutters and hinges, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Pencil markings to rear pastedown. Thumb-marking present to some pages. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Water staining to boards. Moderate tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.