1972. 16th printing. 331 pages. Paper cover. An abridgement based on Lillian Eichler Watson's Standard book of letter writing. Bantam Desk Edition. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and sunning.