1941. First UK Edition. 374 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Reinforcement to hinges. Pages are lightly tanned with rubbing and a few small nicks along text block edge. Mild cracking to gutters with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Folding to rear free endpaper with notable staining. Occasional thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with minor corner bumping and mild crushing to spine ends. Faint tanning to spine and edges. Book has a pronounced forward lean and bow.