1953. First Edition. 531 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Ex library copy with associated labels, inserts, stamps and annotations. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Tape marks to endpapers. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Book has slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some rubbing and marking to surfaces.