1955. Third Printing. 1162 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are mildly tanned, but text remains clear. Binding is slightly shaky, but all pages remain attached. Visible marking to endpapers. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Boards have moderate shelf-wear, with noticeable corner bumping and some scuffing to edges. Spine ends are slightly crushed. Gilt remains bright. Heavy rubbing and scuffing overall, with some noticeable marking also.