1948. This Edition. 260 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout with light foxing to endpapers and pastedowns. Slight markings to some page edges. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Slight crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss to spine and front panel, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Water stains to spine. Wear marks overall.