1945. No Edition Remarks. 521 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth covered boards with gilt. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Sunning to spine. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a moderate forward lean. Gilt lettering has become dull.