1943. First Edition Thus. 312 pages. No dust jacket. Orange cloth. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Moderate tanning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards have minor damp and dust stains.