1950. First Edition. 237 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Jacket in removable plastic protector due it's condition. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Ex Libris plate to front paste-down. 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. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. Almost split at spine.