1944. Reprinted. 1371 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Previous owner's inscription and an ink stamp to front free end-paper. Binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Spine cloth is a bit slack. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.