1952. Fourth Impression. 278 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. More pronounced to endpapers, pastedowns and text block edges. Noticeable cracking to gutters and hinges, with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is dulled. Book has a slight forward lean. Brown staining to boards.