1949. First Edition. 336 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Cloth has heavy damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering has become dull. Boards are warped.