1944. This Edition. 792 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Minor tanning to otherwise clear pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Noticeable staining to hinges. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.