1937. First Edition. 318 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Black cloth. Contains black and white illustrated frontispiece, with other plates throughout. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned, but text remains clear. Binding is slightly shaky, due to cracked rear hinge, but all pages remain attached. Boards have moderate shelf-wear, with noticeable corner bumping and some scuffing to edges. Spine ends are noticeable crushed and slightly split. Light rubbing and scuffing overall. Mild bubbling to front board, and subtle water staining to rear. Prominent forward lean.