1947. Reprinted. 290 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with silver lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Silver lettering has become dull. Sunning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.