1951. First Edition. 293 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Gutter staining at front hinge. Binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has heavy damp and dust stains. Prominent ring mark to front board. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened.