1949. 698 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and foxing. Hinges are cracked, with some exposed netting and a loose binding. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Tanning to spine and edges. Book has a forward lean.