1950. First Edition. 159 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Page and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to half-title page. Front free endpaper cut out. Ink stain to top edge of last few pages, text remains unaffected. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Ink stain to rear flap. Foxing overall.