1950. Reprint. 571 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Pages are mildly tanned, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Visible marks to edges and endpapers, with inscriptions to the latter. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Gilt remains bright. Heavy rubbing and scuffing overall, with some visible marks also. Boards are slightly bowed.