1954. First Edition. 512 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Volume I. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. With minimal tanning throughout. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges.