1948. First Edition. 243 pages. No dust jacket. Dark blue cloth with gilt lettering. Light thumb marking and tanning to pages. Pencil inscription to rear pastedown. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor bowing, corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.