1947. Reprinted. 268 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Pages are bright with light tanning and foxing to free endpapers and text block edges. Former owner's inscription to front free endpaper, with a few small nicks along text block edge. Mild crinkling to gutters, with occasional thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with slight corner bumping and mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a subtle forward lean and notable bow. Light sunning to spine ends.