1955. Reprinted. 204 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.