1951. First Published in GB. 450 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining to some page edges, text remains unaffected. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Water staining to front panel. Moderate tanning overall.