1917. No edition remarks. 399 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering and blind stamping. Binding remains reasonably firm. Cracking to gutters, with exposed netting has made both boards feel weak at the hinges and has damaged pastedowns. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription and sticker to front free end paper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners, dent to board edges and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Minor fraying to cloth at spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Mild sunning to spine and edges. Book has a moderate forward lean.