1955. First Edition. 264 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with silver lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Rear free end paper ripped with loss. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Silver lettering is bright and clear.