1949. 4th impression. 466 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Text is in German. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding is slightly shaky, however pages remain attached. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine. Noticeable white staining. Minor splits causing fraying to cloth at spine ends. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear.