1964. First Edition. 279 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Flat signed by author to front free endpaper. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Edges of pages 253 and 255 with small tears and associated folding. Boards have minimal shelf wear, but are very slightly bowed. Gilt is bright. Unclipped jacket has very light edge wear with chipping and creasing. Light tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine. Jacket is slightly rubbed and marked overall.