1948. First Edition. 212 pages. No dust jacket. Beige cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Light foxing and tanning to pages; heavier to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Missing front free endpaper. Pen inscription to half title page. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with moderate staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light staining with soft crushing to ends.