1896. No Edition Remarks. 404 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. A couple of fold out maps, of which the one at page 138 is torn. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Spine cloth is marked or dulled with dust. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.