1953. Third Impression. 313 pages. Dust jacket over black cloth. Pages are faintly tanned with light foxing. Mild cracking to front hinge, however binding remains firm. Notable scuffing to front pastedown. Missing front endpaper. Pencil inscription to half title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Moderate water stains and ring mark to front board. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Moderate foxing. Heavy tanning to spine. Ring mark to front panel. Light rubbing and marking all over.