1959. First Edition Thus. 716 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Black cloth. Boots ex-library rebind with associated stickers and markings to pages and boards. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Small scribble to rear free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.