1956. First Edition. 272 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue and yellow cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to half title page. Contains black and white plates throughout. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Light creasing to gutter. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Light crushing to spine ends. Minimal marks to boards. Clipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Minor rubbing to surfaces.