1949. First Edition. 254 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Black and white illustrated plate to centre of book. Prize plate stuck to front pastedown. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Small areas of loss to spine ends. Light tanning to spine and edges. Wear marks overall.