1939. Reprinted. 322 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Hand-written letter signed by Gielgud on headed notepaper in envelope pasted to front free endpaper. Contains black and white photographic plates. Tear to corner of page 145 with text unaffected. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Noticeable cracking to gutters and hinges, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Mild sunning to spine and edges with some crushing to ends.