1953. No Edition Remarks. 614 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Blue dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain bright and clear with slight tanning to end pages. Mild cracking to gutters with some exposed netting to title page and rear board. Some staining to text block edges. Tape marks to front board. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Light crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing with small areas of loss. Tanned overall. Brown stains to front cover. Small water stains. Pen mark to rear.