1949. First Edition. 455 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over red cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding is weak. Unequal tanning to endpaper corresponding with jacket flaps. Pen inscription to front endpaper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Spine is heavily tanned.