1955. Reprinted. 1048 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding is slightly shaky , however pages remain attached. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Noticeable white & brown staining. Visible sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering remains bright & clear.