1951. First Edition. 454 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Dust jacket over blue cloth. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Front free endpaper torn and missing. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Moderate crushing to spine ends. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have noticeable edge wear with chips, tears and creasing.