1948. First Edition Thus. 279 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Minor pencil marking and a blind stamp to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Moderate tanning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.