1951. Reprinted. 353 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are bright and clear with mild foxing and tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Hinges are lightly cracked but boards remain firmly attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has similar tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.