1952. First Published. 476 pages. Red dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Front free end paper excised. Tape marks to end papers. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.