1955. Reprinted. 1301 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Front free end paper excised. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Sunning to spine. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.