1948. First Edition. 334 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over grey cloth covered boards. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing. Moderate sunning to spine.