1949. First Edition Thus. 231 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with faded lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Binding remains firm.Pages are moderately tanned. Illustrations are moderately tanned. Pen inscription to front free end paper and pastedown. Boards have heavy edge-wear with substantial bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over.Moderate mottling to boards. Pronounced scratching to boards. Slight fraying to corners.