1953. First Published. 508 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Staining to front gutter. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. 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. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains, heavy staining to spine. Book has a slight forward lean.