1947. Reprinted. 235 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt. Contains in-text monochromatic illustrations throughout. Pages have mild tanning and foxing throughout, moderate at end-papers, paste-downs and text-block edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Moderate tanning to spine. Gilt lettering is darkened. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean.