1952. First Edition Thus. 400 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with silver lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Moderate tanning to spine. Silver lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.