1927. Second Edition. 543 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced tanning to endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Noticeable cracking to rear hinge, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is dulled. Water staining to boards. Price sticker to rear board.