1949. Reprinted. 341 pages. No dust jacket. Yellow decorated cloth. Covered with a non removable laminate. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Thumb-marking present. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.