1947. Abridged edition, 3rd impression. 282 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt titles to spine. Includes work by various writers. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.