1899. Reprinted. 481 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. More pronounced to endpapers and pastedowns. Noticeable cracking to gutters and hinges, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Pen inscription to front pastedown. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Water staining and spotting to boards. Gilt lettering is dulled. Book has a slight forward lean.