1949. First Edition. 398 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Contains pull-out maps. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Severe cracking to hinges causing boards to be loose. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Water staining to some page edges, text remains unaffected. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Very slight crushing to spine ends.