1930. No Edition Remarks. 698 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Blue paper covered boards with black cloth to spine. Gilt decoration. Signed by author with dedication to front free endpaper. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Front board is slightly loose, due to cracked front hinge, but pages all remain firmly attached. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Deckled edges. Boards have heavy shelf-wear, with visible corner bumping and noticeable scuffing to edges. Spine is severely sunned. Light rubbing and scuffing overall, with severe marking also, including some water stains. Gilt remains bright. Book has a minor backwards lean.