1951. First Edition. 288 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over blue cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding is shaky, however pages remain fully attached. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Sticker to front pastedown. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. White staining present. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creasing. Spine is heavily tanned.