1899. Ninth Edition. 472 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Spine reinforced with clear tape. Splits to spine cloth. Gilt lettering is darkened. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean.