1939. Reprinted. 212 pages. No dust jacket. Pink cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Presentation plate to front paste-down. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends with small split to spine head. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.