1968. First NEL Edition. 285 pages. Red paperback. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Thumb-marking present. Slight tearing to half title page. Thumb-marking present. Minor dog-eared corners. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have moderate edge-wear with curling to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Some sunning to spine and edges. Scuffing to edges. Small marks overall.