1885. No Edition Remarks. 272 pages. No dust jacket. Dark blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Pen inscription to title page. Top text block edge has been dyed black . Pages remain bright with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavier to endpapers & paste downs. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Slight tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear to spine. Noticeable rubbing to front board.