1940. First Edition Thus. 253 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Slight cracking to binding, pages remain attached. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscriptions to first page and title page. First and last pages stuck to reverse covers with tears. Water staining to some pages, text remains unaffected. Paper cover has mild edgewear with curling to corners. Light tanning to spine and edges. Wear marks overall.