1948. Fourth Impression. 299 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are moderately tanned with visible foxing. Notable cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Mild thumb-marking present. Mild droplet staining to text block edges. Boards have light edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Notable tanning to spine, which has mild crushing and tearing to ends. Moderate water stains to surfaces.