1938. Third Impression. 315 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. End papers are more notably tanned. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Some occasional dog earing. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Sunning to spine. Cloth has moderate damp and dust stains. Heavy to rear. Board corners are bumped. Boards are bowed.