1948. Unstated. 280 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper, redacted. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.