1948. First Published. 309 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt to spine. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Ex Libris plate to front paste-down. Presentation plate to front free end-paper. Annotations and marginalia in pen and pencil appear occasionally. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Spine cloth is marked or dulled with dust. Mottling to cloth. Book has a slight forward lean.