1952. Reprinted. 265 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Prize plate stuck to front free endpaper. Minor cracking to front hinge, no exposure to netting. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible sunning & crushing to spine. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing.