1949. First Edition. 326 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Flat signed by author to half-title page and title page. Black and white illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Insect damage to top edge. Light tanning to spine and edges. Wear marks overall.