Reprint. 430pp. Blue cloth-covered boards, gilt-stamped lettering on the spine. 8vo. Cloth is marked, a little rubbed and faded at edges, gently rounded on corners and spine ends. Some faint spotting and toning on endpapers and first and last few leaves. Previous owner's inscription inked on the front free endpaper, accompanied by a small, colourful tipped in vintage gift tag (giving this copy a unique if unworthy vintage appeal).