1949. First Edition Thus. 192 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth. Illustrated by Geoffrey Higham. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages have mild tanning and foxing throughout, moderate at end-papers, paste-downs and text-block edges. Binding reinforced. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.