1949. First Edition Thus. 349 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with decorations. Ex-Libris plate stuck to front free endpaper. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages remain attached. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil marking to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Creasing to both boards. Light mottling overall.