1957. First Published. 391 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Text block edge is moderately foxed. End papers are more notably foxed. End papers are more notably tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Moderate tanning to spine.