1949. No Edition Remarks. 248 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with silver lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Silver lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.