1953. No Edition Stated. 319 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Contains a stapled card stating "With the compliments of Maurice Hindus", however book is no signed. Well bound and clean pages, with mild tanning to text block edges. Some rub-marking and tanning to pastedowns and endpapers. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Water stains to surfaces. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Moderate tanning and creasing, with rubbing and marking.