1947. Reprinted. 275 pages. Plain dust jacket over purple cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Clipped front free end-paper. Minor pencil marking to half title page. 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. Book has a slight forward lean. Sunning to spine. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.