1953. Reprinted. 339 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Heavier to text block edges. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing. Visible tanning to spine. Noticeable brown marks all over.