1956. First Edition. 251 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.