1953. Second Impression. 213 pages. Red jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Gilt lettering remains bright & clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing. Visible sunning all over. Noticeable dark stain to front panel.