1949. First Published. 272 pages. No dust jacket. Yellow cloth. Contains black and white illustrations. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages remain attached. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Sticker to rear pastedown. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Slight crushing to spine ends. Wear marks overall.