1939. First Published. 977 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Noticeable tanning to pages with some light foxing throughout. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Hinges are moderately cracked causing boards and binding to be loose. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with visible 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.