1950. First Edition. 186 pages. Plain dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.