1955. Eighth Printing. 1592 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Thumb index to spine. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavier tanning to end papers. Previous owner's inscription 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.