1948. Reissued, Crown 8vo. 244 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt. Illustrated by W. Russell Flint. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. 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. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Sunning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean.