1954. Third Impression. 208 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying and small splits. Cloth has moderate damp and dust stains.