1953. Second Impression. 288 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are mildly tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Small chunk missing from front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.