1956. First Published. 335 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Gilt lettering has become dull. Moderate tanning to spine. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.