1949. Second Printing. 637 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Occasional uncut pages. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Binding remains firm.Pages remain bright with minimal tanning. Boards have light edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces.Mild crushing to spine ends causing cloth to fray. Mild tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is darkened.