1953. First Edition. 197 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Black jacket over red cloth. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages 26 and 92 are taped back in. Pages 41, 137, 139 are heavily torn. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and foxing. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light tanning to spine and edges. Dust jacket taped to boards and protected by plastic wrapper.