1949. No Edition Remarks. 270 pages. No dust jacket. Purple cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Inscription, label and visible mark to front free endpaper. Pencil inscription to rear one. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine is slightly tanned. Gilt remains bright. Moderate rubbing and scuffing overall.