First Edition Thus. 256 pages. No dust jacket. Illustrated green cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Moderate crushing to spine ends, with splitting, fraying and loss to the head, tail and joints. Book has a moderate forward lean. Binding is slightly skewed. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.