1952. First Edition. 426 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine. Jacket is in removable plastic cover.