1947. First Edition. 223 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Front free endpaper cut out. Pencil inscription and pen marking to half-title page and rear pastedown. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket is in two parts and has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Light tanning and water staining overall.