1942. First Edition. 231 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. 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. Moderate tanning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull.