1936. First Edition. 281 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Notable inscription to half title page, appearing to be from another Gladstone of Hawarden. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Plates are bright and clear. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Moderate tanning to spine.