1949. First Edition. 174 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Front free end paper excised. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Presentation plate to front paste-down. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.