1956. First Edition. 216 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Jacket covered with a non removable laminate. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. 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 has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.