1948. First Edition. 338 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably tanned. 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. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine. Foxing to all sides. Insect damage to front panel.