1948. Third Edition. 292 pages. No dust jacket. Purple cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are bright and clear with light tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Binding is slightly loose but pages remain attached. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.