1944. Reprinted. 496 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are bright and clear with light foxing and tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front pastedown and free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild bubbling and scuffing overall. Spine has light sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.