1951. First Published. 498 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Page 231-232 has been incorrectly cut and has a small tear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Gilt lettering has become dull. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.