1918. No edition remarks. 459 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Signed by the author. Red cloth with gilt lettering and blind stamped decoration. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Signed by the author with dedication to front free end paper. Contains black and white photographic plates. Binding remains firm. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Minor fraying to cloth at spine ends. Minor ink staining to 1cm of bottom text block edge. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.