1955. First Edition Thus. 474 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Some more notable tanning at page edges. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Sunning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean.