1947. No Edition Remarks. 376 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Board corners are bumped. Gilt lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean.