1953. First Edition. 243 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth boards with lettering. Limited edition of 746 copies. Flat signed by author to half title page. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Top textblock edge dyed red. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Moderate tanning to flaps, panels and spine. Jacket is in removable plastic cover.