1929. First Edition. 1017 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Black cloth. Signed with dedication by the author to front free endpaper. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Noticeable cracking to front hinge, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Tear to rear pastedown. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Tearing and fraying to cloth at spine ends. Gilt lettering is dulled.