1952. First Edition Thus. 412 pages. Dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering. Black upper text block edge. Pages remain bright and clear. Binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Pencil inscription to front pastedown and endpaper. Mild tanning and foxing to endpapers. Mild tanning and foxing to text block edges. Small smudge to fore edge. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner wear. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Small tear to head of spine. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light rubbing and marking all over. Mild tanning to spine. Mild fold to rear flap.