1948. Reprinted. 431 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Minor foxing to otherwise bright pages. Noticeably more prominent foxing and tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking to gutters but binding remains firm. Mild staining to hinges. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild sunning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.