1950. Reprinted. 923 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Minor pencil marking to front paste-down. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Dye from top edge of text block has bled slightly into the pages. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.