1956. Reprinted. 584 pages. Beige dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.