1949. Reprinted. 431 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with silver lettering. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces.Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Silver lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Sunning to spine.