1949. No edition stated. 246 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Blue cloth; gilt titles to spine and front. Signed by author to front endpaper, with inscription "to Dave MAcatteer, with compliments and best wishes, sincerely yours". Publisher's adverts to rear. Upper text block edge blue. Photos embedded in text. Pages have slight foxing, tanning and minor thumbing. Foxing more noticeable towards the start and end of the book. Slight warping to some pages. Boards have some moderate edge wear, with slight bumping to corners and minor bumping to spine ends. Boards a little rubbed and marked overall. Some pale liquid stains front and rear. Gilt is dulled and worn.