1948. First Published. 164 pages. Illustrated jacket over cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. End papers are more notably foxed. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.