1947. First Edition. 237 pages. Dust jacket over grey cloth with gilt lettering. Various authors. Edited by J. L. Hevesi. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Heavier tannin foxing to endpapers and pastedowns. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is dulled. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Pen inscription to front flap.