1950. First Published. 239 pages. No dust jacket. Purple cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavy impact mark and hole from the rear board back through to page 200. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Moderate tanning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean.