1945. Ninth edition. 333 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Pen inscription to front endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Heavy water staining to spine and boards. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have heavy edge wear with chips, tears and areas of loss. Water staining to jacket, including to reverse.