1963. Eighth Impression. 912 pages. Dust jacket over brown cloth with gilt lettering. Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Pen and pencil inscription to front pastedown and free endpaper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.