1945. First Edition Thus. 371 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Occasional pencil marks. Heavy cracking at the hinges with exposed binding material. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Dent to bottom edge of front board.