1952. First Edition. 288 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue paper covered boards with black cloth spine. Gilt lettering. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Top textblock edge dyed blue. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Minor scuffing to edges and corners. Visible wear marks to boards. Clipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.