1912. New Impression. 240 pages. No dust jacket. Purple cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Minor insect damage through last 50 pages. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Sunning to spine. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.