1957. First Edition Thus. 192 pages. Purple and black illustrated dust jacket over black cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Translated by Mervyn Savill. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to gutters. Pages are moderately tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Front hinge starting to crack. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. There is bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is darkened. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges.