1959. First Edition. 350 pages. Laminated dust jacket over red cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to endpapers. Binding remains firm. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Mild sunning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is somewhat dulled. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have heavy edge wear with chips, tears and areas of loss. Jacket severely compromised and is split into two sections.