1953. First Edition. 224 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Beige pictorial dust jacket laminated blue cloth. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Front endpaper has been removed. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Slight forward lean to text block. Boards are slightly bowed. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Dust jacket taped to boards and protected by plastic wrapper.