1948. First Edition Thus. 244 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription and stamp to front free endpaper and half-title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Water mark to front board. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Tape to top edge. Light tanning to spine and edges.