1949. First Edition. 231 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Illustrated by Wynne. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Pencil and pen inscription to front pastedown. Heavier foxing to text block edges. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Book has a slight forward lean. Mild crushing to spine ends. Water staining to boards.