1951. First Edition. 281 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth covered boards. Book has been rebound by library using new boards, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Book has a notable forward lean and skew to the binding.