1946. Published in Penguin Books. 236 pages. Pink and white striped paper covers. Minor foxing and heavy tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, slightly lighter to reverse of covers. Hinges are noticeably cracked with rusted staples exposed but covers remain firmly attached. Paper covers have light edge-wear and corner curling with visible foxing, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with minor splitting, rolling and creasing.