1948. First Published. 291 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations. Book has a slight smoky odour. Well bound and clean pages, with mild tanning to text block edges. Some rub-marking and tanning to pastedowns and endpapers. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Book has noticeable forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Postal stamp to front flap.