1957. First Edition. 379 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Ex-Library copy, with expected stamp. Jacket has extensive tape repair. Pages are bright, with light tanning to free endpapers and text block edges. Mild cracking to gutters with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Occasional thumb-marking present throughout, with a few small nicks and rub marks along text block edge. Boards have light shelf-wear with mild corner bumping and slight crushing to spine ends. Light tanning to spine and edges. Book has a subtle forward lean and bow. Tape marks on front board and spine. Unclipped jacket has heavy surface wear, with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing to Spine end, edges and corners. Extensive tape repair with colouring-in to title. Moderately tanned.