1940. First Edition. 278 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over purple cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to edges, heavier to spine. Wear marks and foxing overall.