1951. First Published. 335 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably foxed. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean.