1946. Fourth Impression. 286 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth covered boards. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards have minor damp and dust stains.