1940. First Edition. 226 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean. Small hole to front joint.