1944. Reprinted. 457 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Black cloth with gilt lettering within a burgundy headband. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding is slightly shaky, however pages remain attached. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear.