1953. First Edition Thus. 244 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over beige cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened. Clipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.