1948. Reprinted. 470 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over pictorial cloth covered boards. Black and white illustrations throughout by Rex Whistler. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Dedication to half-title page. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.