1949. No edition stated. 781 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over decorative grey cloth with gilt lettering. Illustrated from drawings by contemporary French artists and sketch of author by Basil Davenport. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. .Dodd, Mead. Clipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing.