1949. Reprint. 289 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Pages are lightly tanned, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Label to front pastedown. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine and edges are moderately sunned. Gilt remains bright. Moderate rubbing and scuffing overall, with visible marking also. Water staining to front board. Boards are slightly bowed.