1950. Reprinted. 288 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Previous owner's sticker to title page. Pages are mildly foxed & tanned throughout. Heavier to text block edges. Text is clear. Binding is firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light sunning & crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have moderate edge wear with chips, tears, and creasing. Visible tanning all over.