1949. First Edition. 248 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Stain to title page. Cracking at last page, exposing netting and resulting in a wobbly rear board. Some occasional moderate cracking to gutters throughout. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.