1953. 420 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Crack at front hinge. Light foxing present towards front and rear of book. Pages remain bright and clear throughout with occasional thumb marking present. Moderate foxing to text block edges. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some tanning to edges and crushing at spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with some prominent tears and chipping. Prominent tanning and marking.