1946. Sixteenth Impression. 247 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably foxed. Heavier tanning to text block edges. Minor pencil marking 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. Gilt lettering is darkened. Moderate tanning to spine. Boards have minor damp and dust stains. Impact marks to top edge. Board corners are bumped.