1949. First Edition. 216 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine, and embossed decoration to front board. Pages are mildly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Boards have moderate shelf-wear, with noticeable corner bumping and scuffing to edges. Spine and edges are slightly tanned, with mild crushing to ends. Light bleach spotting and small brown marks overall, with a couple white marks to front board. Book is slightly warped.