1953. First Edition. 263 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth with gilt titles to spine. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages have slight foxing, tanning and minor thumbing. A few dog-eared corners. Reinforced hinges. pp 1-24 heavily tanned due to different paper stock. Boards have some moderate edge wear, with slight bumping to corners and minor bumping to spine ends. Boards a little rubbed and marked overall. Gilt is bright. Book has a moderate forward lean.