1905. 285 pages. Signed by the author. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Inscribed with Author's compliments. Rough cut pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, creased corners and foxing. A few pages are uncut, thus unread. Binding has remained firm. Boards have been moderately rub worn, with noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed and spine ends are crushed, with small splits and chips. Tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Water marks to boards and spine.