1941. Reprinted. 359 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering has become dull. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.