1945. First Edition. 227 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth boards. Contains black and white illustrations. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Bookseller sticker stuck to front pastedown. Tape repairs to hinges. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Boards are warped. Visible wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Heavy tanning and wear marks to flaps, panels and spine.