1953. First Published. 175 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. A few pages remain uncut at the top edge. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards are bowed. Clipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. Moderate sunning to spine.