1969. First Printing. 268 pages. Signed by the author. Plain dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author with dedication to front free end paper. Also signed by editor. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.