1943. First Edition. 264 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Front free end paper is corner clipped. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. 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. Sunning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.