1946. First Edition. 767 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and front. Selected and introduction by Marghanita Laski. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to pages at gutters. Back hinge is cracked with netting exposed. Pages are moderately tanned throughout. Occasional foxing. Pencil marks to first few pages. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Boards have mild edge wear with light rubbing and crushing. Some light marking and tanning causing discolouration. Gilt lettering is darkened slightly. There is bumping to corners. Book has a slight forward lean. Splits to spine end joints. Water staining to spine.