1953. First Edition. 208 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Light foxing and tanning to pages. Slightly more prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Light cracking and staining to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Sticker to rear board. Lettering remains bright and clear.