1928. First Edition Thus. 251 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt decoration. Pages are mildly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Gilt remains bright. Heavy rubbing and scuffing overall, with some noticeable marking also. Book has a slight forward lean.