1951. First Edition Thus. 215 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Ex Libris plate to front pastedown. Binding remains firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Sunning to spine.