1939. First Edition Thus. 1165 pages. No dust jacket. Pink cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably foxed. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Sunning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull.