1946. First Published. 916 pages. No dust jacket. Tan cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Moderate tanning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards and text block edge have moderate damp and dust stains.