1947. Reprinted. 274 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Pages are moderately tanned with visible foxing. Mild cracking to hinges and some gutters, however binding remains firm. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Gilt lettering darkened. Noticeable white staining to both boards. Book has a slight forward lean.