1949. First Published. 498 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over dark red cloth with gilt lettering. Traces of tape to front and rear endpapers & pastedowns. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing.