1950. First Published. 247 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Blind stamped on the front free end-paper. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Previous owner's inscription to title page. 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. Gilt lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.