1939. 256 pages. Blue pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Inscription to front endpaper. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with moderate foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Moderate sunning to spin and edges. The unclipped dust jacket has heavy edge wear, with tears, chips and areas of loss. Heavy tanning to spine and edges.