1953. Second Edition, Reprint. 320 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight 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 sunning to spine.