1949. First Published. 437 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Heavy cracking at the hinges with exposed binding material. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean.