1940. No Edition Remarks. 359 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned throughout. Presentation plate to front paste-down. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Moderate tanning to spine. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.