1953. First Edition. 383 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Slight cracking to gutters causing binding to be loose, however pages remain attached. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscriptions and sticker to front free endpapers and title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Fraying to cloth to bottom edge of front board. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Wear marks overall.