1962. First Edition. 479 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Orange and green pictorial boards with black lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and foxing. Front endpaper is loose. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges.
Although this is an older biography (early 20th century), it still holds up extremely well. It is written by a Reformation scholar who taught at Cornell for 18 years. Smith tells us a good story of Erasmus' life and includes many judicious quotes throughout his life from his works and from others who knew him. You'll enjoy this book while learning all about the man who contributed to the start of the Reformation. I guarantee it.