1953. First Edition. 184 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Red cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author with dedication to front free end paper. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Boards are bowed. Sunning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull.