1896. No Edition Remarks. 210 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. End papers are more notably tanned. 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. Gilt lettering has become dull. Sunning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.