1946. Second Edition. 293 pages. Pictorial dust jacket in clear protective cover over green cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to endpapers, pastedowns and text block edges. Noticeable cracking to front hinge, with exposed netting. Pen inscription to front free endpaper, with pencil markings. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is dulled. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have noticeable edge wear with chips, tears and creasing.