1953. Reprinted. 456 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Staining to spine and top edge of front board, inside edge of rear board. Some loss to gilt lettering.Book has a slight forward lean.