1955. Second Edition. 492 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned with faint foxing. Mild cracking to front hinge, missing front endpaper. Mild thumb-marking present. Boards have light edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild water stains and droplets to surfaces. Book has forward lean. Boards are mildly warped.