1952. Reprinted. 453 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Chunks of the jacket have been cut out and stuck to the front free end paper. End papers are more notably foxed. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.