New Edition. 298 pages. No dust jacket. Decorated purple cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Heavier tanning to text block edges. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Boards have minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards have minor damp and dust stains.