1949. Fourth Impression. 318 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations by the author. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to endpapers and text block edges. Binding remains firm. Pen inscription to half-title page. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Moderate tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to ends. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have heavy edge wear with chips, tears and areas of loss.