1954. First Edition. 238 pages. Pink dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Binding remains firm. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Top edge of text block is dust marked. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.