1948. First Edition. 224 pages. This is an ex-Library book. White pictorial dust jacket glued to blue cloth. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with moderate foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with small splits and chips. Tanning to spine and edges. Book has a forward lean. Jacket is glued to book. Most of jacket spine is missing. Brown paper to flaps, covering blurb. The unclipped dust jacket has heavy edge wear, with tears, chips and areas of loss.