1950. Reprinted. 242 pages. No dust jacket. Yellow cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front paste-down. Presentation plate to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Sunning to spine. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.