1953. First Edition. 580 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrated frontispiece. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Previous owner's inscription to half-title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Water staining to rear panel.