1953. First Edition. 254 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Light thumb marking, foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges. Moderate cracking to gutters causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Page corners are lightly dog-eared throughout. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has sightly heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a noticeable forward lean. Lettering remains bright and clear.