1956. First Edition. 142 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Flat signed by the author to title page. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Pencil and pen markings to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with some crushing to ends. Gilt lettering is slightly dulled. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have noticeable edge wear with chips, tears and creasing.