1956. No Edition Remarks. 265 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Presentation plate to front free end-paper. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Top edge of text block is dust marked. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.