1948. Reprint. 376 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Noticeable marking to some pages throughout; text is not obscured. Binding is firm. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Gilt remains bright. Moderate rubbing and scuffing overall. Visible bleach spotting to boards. Book has a noticeable forward lean.