1946. Sixth Edition. 622 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably foxed. Crayon scribbles to front free end-paper. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. 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. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.