1949. First Edition. 303 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Light tanning to pages with mild staining to text block edges. Mild creasing to gutters and hinges. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild scuffing overall. Spine has light staining and tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with moderate rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.