Fourth Impression. 251 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned and foxed. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.