1951. Third Impression. 246 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned with visible foxing. Mild cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Mild water staining to pages throughout. Notable thumb-marking present. Moderate scuffing to front endpaper. Moderate water staining to pages throughout. Boards have notable edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Tape securing spine. Heavy cracking to rear joint. Notable crushing and tearing to spine ends. Book has forward lean. Boards are notably warped.