1939. First Edition. 314 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Clean pages with noticeable tanning and foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Visible wear marks to boards.