1949. First Edition. 653 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Binding remains firm.Pages remain bright with minimal tanning. Illustrations are clear, with slight tanning. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and noticeable rubbing to surfaces.Mild crushing to spine ends causing cloth to fray. Slight fraying to corners. Mild mottling to boards.