1873. No Edition Remarks. 332 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Signed by the author. Brown cloth with silver gilt lettering to spine. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Inscribed by the author to title page, 'From the author'. Pages remain bright with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavier to endpapers. Binding remains firm. Hinges reinforced with white tape. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book is slightly bowed and forward leaning.