1955. 232 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are moderately tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. Binding remains firm. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Water staining to top text block edge. Text is not affected. Thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have heavy edge wear with corner bumping. Moderate tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Scuffing with large splits to joints. Heavy black marks overall. Book is bowed and forward leaning.