1953. No Edition Remarks. 304 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over patterned cloth covered boards with gilt. Not an edition issued with a slipcase. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.