1955. No edition remarks. 224 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Minor brown stain to rear panel of jacket.