1950. No edition remarks. 189 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Contains in-text monochromatic illustrations throughout. Flat signed by author to title page - "With best wishes from the author" and date. Binding remains firm. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Minor pencil marking and previous bookseller sticker to rear free end paper and pastedown. Additional owner inscription below that of author on front free end-paper. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Heavy damp staining to both boards. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a moderate forward lean. Cloth missing from head and tail of spine. Gilt lettering is darkened.