1953. Third Edition. 5th Impression. 429 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Additional school gilt stamp to front board. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Presentation plate to front paste-down. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Boards have minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.