1940. First Edition. 379 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Prize plate stuck to front pastedown. Binding is shaky, pages slightly loose. Title page and dedication page partially detached. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Stains and markings to some pages. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Staining overall. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.