1953. Reprinted. 655 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth covered boards. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Binding is notably skewed. Binding remains firm. 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. Scratch to front board. Sunning to spine.