1954. Reprint. 417 pages. Dust jacket over black cloth. Pages are faintly tanned with light foxing. Mild cracking to gutters and front hinge, however binding remains firm. Previous owner's inscription to front endpaper. Mild thumb-marking present. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has forward lean. Mild water stain to rear board. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Heavy water staining to front panel. Moderate tanning to spine. Mild rubbing and marking all over.