1953. First Edition. 496 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Ex Libris plate to front pastedown. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout however binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has moderate damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened. Mild crushing to spine ends.