1949. No edition remarks. 398 pages. Dust jacket over blue cloth. Prize plate stuck to front pastedown. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages are bright with minimal foxing. Mild cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Mild foxing. Heavy tanning to spine. Sticker to front panel. Mild rubbing and marking all over.