1950. First Published. 261 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white photographic plates and illustrations throughout. Light thumb marking and tanning to pages; heavier to text block edges. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with prominent water staining and scuffing overall. Spine has moderate tanning with slight fraying and crushing to ends. Lettering is faded. Book has a slight forward lean.