1953. First Edition. 353 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front paste-down. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Moderate tanning to spine. Slight fraying to top of front hinge.