1949. First Published. 298 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over dark blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Clipped jacket. Panels have moderate edge wear with chips, tears, and creasing.