1949. Fourth Impression. 471 pages. No dust jacket. Cream cloth covered boards. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Moderate sunning to spine and boards. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Light splitting to front joint.