1950. Reprinted. 282 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible sunning & crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have heavy edge wear with some areas of loss, tears, chips, and creasing.