1958. 'First Published'. 256 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably foxed. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Moderate tanning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull.