1954. First Edition. 175 pages. Signed by the author. Dust jacket in clear protective sleeve over red cloth. Signed with dedication by the author to front free endpaper. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to endpapers. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends.Gilt lettering is bright. Clipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have light edge wear with tears and creasing.