1953. No Edition Remarks. 384 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards with gilt. Issued for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, with presentation page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Cracked at chapter list. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened.