1935. First Edition. 448 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Loosely enclosed signed letter from the author to Sir O A Aisher, regarding some points from the book, with carbon copy of his original letter. Aisher's signature to front pastedown. Light foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front pastedown. Moderate cracking to gutters, exposing netting and causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.