1949. First Edition. 256 pages. No dust jacket. Orange cloth. Front endpaper has been removed. Inscription to front pastedown. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and foxing. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Moderate loss to head of spine. Moderate tanning to spine and edges. Boards are notably bowed. Book has a prominent forward lean. Moderate water marks to boards and spine.