1953. First Edition. 343 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Bright and clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with notable thumb-marking. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Moderate tanning to spine, which has mild crushing and wear to ends. Mild scratching and marking to boards.