1953. Reprinted. 720 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Spine cloth is marked or dulled with dust. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Clipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.