1946. First Edition. 421 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Pages are bright and clear with light foxing and tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Page corners are slightly dog-eared throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.