1945. Second Edition. 462 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Minor pencil marking and a sticker 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. Sunning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.