1952. First Edition. 222 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Slight stains and markings to some pages. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Wear marks overall. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creasing. Area of loss to bottom of spine. Light tanning to spine and edges. Slight staining and wear marks overall, heavier to rear panel.