1962. Fifth impression. 679 pages. Plain dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. reverse side of cover. front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout however binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Moderate tanning to spine. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.