1951. Reprint. 252 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Pages are mildly tanned and moderately, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Prize plate stuck to front free endpaper. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine is moderately tanned. Light rubbing and scuffing overall, with some light marking also.