1962. First Published. 271 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations with colour plates. Author's signature to half title page. Well bound and clean pages, with mild tanning to text block edges. Pencil inscriptions to fep. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Binding remains firm. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Moderate tanning and creasing, with rubbing and marking. Sticker to front surface.