1953. First Edition Thus. 318 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with silver lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Silver lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.