1946. First Edition. 218 pages. No dust jacket. Purple cloth with gilt. Smoky odor. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Sunning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean.