1953. First Edition. 273 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white photographic frontispiece. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Heavier to first and last few pages. Stains and markings to some pages. Previous owner's inscriptions to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Slight marking to both boards. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Small areas of loss to spine ends. Foxing and slight staining overall.