1954. No edition remarks. 270 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout, heavier at end-papers, paste-downs and text-block edges. Binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Book has a slight forward lean. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Heavily foxed.