1948. Reprinted. 192 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Board corners are bumped. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards are bowed. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.