1954. First Edition. 224 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Previous owner's inscription to front paste-down. Rip to front pastedown exposing netting. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Top edge of text block is dust marked.