1957. First Edition Thus. 450 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.