1951. First Edition Thus. 392 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth boards with gilt lettering. Hinges are moderately cracked with exposed netting. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpaper, half title page and pastedowns. Front free endpaper is missing. Half title page is nearly detached. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Visible wear marks to boards.