1916. First Edition Thus. 552 pages. Fully bound in red leather with gilt. Gilt top edge. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Front board is bent and bowed. Mild crushing to spine ends with peeling leather. Book has a slight forward lean. Sunning to spine. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Light staining.