1968. Reprinted. 682 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Minor pencil marking to front paste-down. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Front board has been bent, splitting the front paste down and creasing the board cloth. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.