1945. Seventeenth Impression. 488 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has moderate damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering has become dull.