1953. Reprinted. 554 pages. Yellow dust jacket over blue cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Minor dog-eared corners. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Stickers to front flap and rear panel. Ring mark to front panel. Water staining to rear panel. Foxing overall.