1948. Fourth Impression. 639 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt lettering. Noticeable water staining; text unaffected,mostly to hinges, text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.