1936. Reprinted. 439 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Moderate crushing to spine ends, with splitting, fraying and loss to the head, tail and joints. Sunning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull. Boards have minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.