1948. Reprinted. 192 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with moderate tanning and foxing. Presentation plate to front free end-paper. Cracking to gutters, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.