1948. Tenth Impression. 256 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Text block edge is moderately foxed. A couple of pages at the rear remain uncut at the fore edge. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Board corners are bumped. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.