1964. First Edition. 401 pages. Illustrated jacket over cloth. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Front free end paper excised. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. 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, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.