1955. First Edition. 330 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout however binding remains reasonably firm. Hinges are cracked. 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 darkened.