1954. First Edition. 265 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white frontice. Pages are notably tanned with moderate foxing throughout book and text block. Binding remains firm. Minor cracking to gutters. Frontispiece is moderately tanned with some foxing. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing surfaces. Noticeable tear in front board. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Notable tanning and foxing. Visible rubbing marks.