1948. First Edition Thus. 503 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Light pencil to paste downs. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Small splits to spine head. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.