1949. Nineteenth Impression. 170 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Pages are mildly tanned, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Label and visible mark to front pastedown. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Gilt lettering is darkened, but still legible. Moderate rubbing and scuffing overall. Boards are slightly bowed.