1940. First Edition. 327 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Ex Libris plate to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.