1950. First Edition. 280 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is darkened. Book has a slight forward lean. Mild crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.