1943. 1948 reprint. 256 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Boards are bowed.Book has a forward lean. Heavy water marks to boards and spine.