1950. First Edition. 254 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with black decoration. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Tape remnants to pastedowns. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine is moderately sunned.Noticeable marking overall. Heavy water staining to front board. Forward lean.