1953. First Published. 319 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to half title. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Sunning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean.