1953. Reprinted. 1230 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. End papers are more notably foxed. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.