1955. First Edition. 270 pages. Pink pictorial dust jacket over red cloth wilt gilt lettering to spine. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Very slight cracking to hinges. Binding has remained firm. Occasional dog-eared corners. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Noticeable tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket. Panels have heavy edge wear with chips, tears and creasing. Small area of loss to spine ends and edges. Visible tanning to spine and panels. Wear marks overall.