1947. First Edition. 320 pages. Grey striped paper cover. Pages are heavily tanned with water staining and a few small nicks along text block edge. Pencil inscription to half title page, with slight tearing to page 320. Minor dog-eared corners, and moderate foxing throughout. Cover has moderate shelf-wear to edges and surfaces, with slight curling to corners. Mild crushing to spine ends, with very visible reading creases down spine. Book has a pronounced forward lean. Heavy tanning to spine and edges. Pencil inscription and water staining to front cover.