1954. First Edition. 227 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Severe cracking to hinges causing boards to be loose. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends with splits to spine ends causing cloth to be frayed. Wear marks overall. Unclipped jacket is in two parts and has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Light tanning and water staining to spine and edges.