1953. First Edition Thus. 288 pages. No dust jacket. Pink cloth. Bright and clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown and endpaper. Mild droplet staining to text block edges. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild water stain to rear board. Book has forward lean.