1954. First edition thus. 543 pages. Red and cream dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Translated and revised by D H Everett. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to front pastedown. Text block edges slightly nicked. Boards have light shelf-wear with mild corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends. Gilt is bright. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with small tears and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Spine is heavily sunned. Jacket is slightly rubbed and marked overall.