Not dated, c 1940-45. Book produced in complete conformity with war economy standards (see our blog post on war economy standards in book production). Not a first edition - preceded by Ward, Lock edition in 1939. 224pp. Orange cloth boards (worn and faded at edges, a few minor marks). Lending sheet on front free endpaper, no other library markings. Hint of toning to pages, dust-darkened text block edges. In its original dust jacket (chipped at edges, with minor loss on corners, creased and sunned on spine, old internal tape repair). 12mo 0