1948. First Printed. 216 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.