1955. First Published. 246 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with silver lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. 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. Sunning to spine. Silver lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has moderate damp and dust stains.