1940. Second Revised Edition. 1120 pages. No dust jacket. Patterned cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Light tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Front hinge is moderately cracked causing boards to be loose. Binding otherwise remains quite firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.