1954. First Edition Thus. 654 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Prize school gilt on front board and plate stuck to front free endpaper. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Visible wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creases. Moderate tear to flap. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.