1953. Reprinted. 605 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Pen inscription to front pastedown. Heavy creasing to rear free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Very heavy sunning to spine and edges with some crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.