1951. First Edition. 244 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering is dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.