1951. First Edition. 254 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned. Mild cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Notable tear to p.31, text is unaffected. Pencil inscription to rear endpaper. Mild stain to rear pastedown and endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild tanning to spine. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Light droplet to front board. Book has forward lean.