1953. No Edition Remarks. 147 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Marbled paper covered boards with a black spine strip and gilt. Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Ex Libris plate to front pastedown. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean.