1955. First Edition Thus. 294 pages. No dust jacket. Black paper covered boards with gilt lettering. Binding remains firm.Pages are moderately tanned. More pronounced tanning and foxing to free end papers and pastedowns. Noticeable tanning & foxing to text block edges. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and noticeable rubbing to surfaces.Strong tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is darkened. Sticker to front board.