1948. First Edition. 282 pages. Pictorial jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Severe splitting to spine, with one side detached from rear board. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Boards have minimal edgewear. Light rubbing and scuffing to boards. Spine is moderately sunned, with light crushing to ends. Unclipped jacket. Noticeable small watermarks overall. Panels and spine have heavy edgewear, with visible rips, creasing and chipping, and some areas of loss.