1945. No Edition Remarks. 255 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Grey cloth. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Heavy staining to spine and inner edge of both boards. Moderate tanning to spine.