1953. First Edition. 333 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced tanning to endpapers. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is dulled. Some fraying to cloth at spine ends.