1898. No Edition Remarks. 539 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt decoration. Shaky binding due to cracked front hinge, with first few pages almost detached. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned, but text remains clear. Noticeable marking to some pages throughout; text is not obscured. Some pencil marks throughout. Boards have moderate shelf-wear, with noticeable corner bumping and some scuffing to edges. Spine is slightly tanned, with visible loss and tearing to ends. Gilt remains bright. Moderate rubbing and scuffing overall, with some noticeable marking also. Book has a slight forward lean.