1946. Reprint. 485 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned, but text remains clear. Mild marking to some pages throughout; text is not obscured. Binding is firm. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine is moderately sunned. Gilt remains bright. Label and white mark to tail of spine. Light rubbing and scuffing overall, with some light marking also. Book has a slight forward lean.