1948. First Edition. 260 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Light foxing and moderate tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, milder to pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking to gutters; some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.