1959. Reprinted. 270 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Book has a slight forward lean. Sunning to spine. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.