1954. First Published. 239 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Page 239-242 detached but present, creased at fore edge. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Heavy cracking at the hinges with exposed binding material. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.