1953. First Published. 238 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Spine cloth is marked or dulled with dust. Mottling preset. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.