1950. First Published. 348 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Dust jacket front panel stuck 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 darkened. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.