1946. Fifth Impression. 261 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt lettering. Front free endpaper torn and missing. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing.Noticeable cracking to hinges. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Price sticker to front pastedown. Pen inscription to rear free endpaper. Folding map to rear. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is dulled and almost obscured. Heavy sunning to spine and edges with some crushing to ends.