1953. No edition remarks. 271 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned with visible thumb-marking. Mild cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Pencil inscription to title page. Notable scuffing to front endpaper. White paint to front pastedown. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild tanning to spine. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Library stickers present. Book has forward lean.