1956. First Penguin Edition. 221 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages are moderately tanned with a few small nicks and rub marks along text block edge. Slight crinkling to front free endpaper. Minor dog-eared corners. Cover has moderate shelf-wear to edges and surfaces, with slight curling to corners. Mild crushing to spine ends, with visible reading creases down spine. Book has a subtle forward and backward lean. Light tanning and foxing to spine and edges. Water drops and pencil inscription on front cover.