1949. First Edition Thus. 314 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.