1954. First Edition. 240 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages have light foxing throughout with light tanning to endpapers. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Small area of loss to top of spine, text remains unaffected. Sticker residue to front panel. Light foxing, tanning and wear marks overall, heavier to rear panel.