1953. No Edition Remarks. 604 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. Volume I. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Hinges are moderately cracked with exposed netting. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Binding is slightly loose. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is darkened. Minor sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Visible wear marks to boards.