1947. First Edition. 247 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over green cloth. Includes black & white frontispiece. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Pen inscription to front endpaper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creasing. Heavy tearing to rear.