Octavo Edition. 246 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Light foxing and moderate tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Visible tape repairs to page 191; text unaffected. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.