1938. First Edition. 265 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Previous owner's inscription to half title page. Binding remains firm. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Cloth has heavy damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Top edge of text block is dust marked.