1942. First Edition. 221 pages. Signed by the author. Wrapped pictorial dust jacket over decorative green cloth. Flatsigned by author to front free endpaper. Black and white illustrations throughout. Noticeable tanning to otherwise clear pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Mild creasing and staining to hinges. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has subtle sunning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Some minor sunning, creasing and scuffing overall.