1935. 'First Issued'. 430 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Moderate tanning to spine. Cloth has heavy damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.