1955. First Edition. 192 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. A couple of paint dots to reverse.