1950. Fifth Impression. 288 pages. Yellow dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing. Moderate sunning to spine.