1953. 400 pages. Signed by the author. Pink and blue pictorial dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Half title page has been signed by the Author and dedicated. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. The unclipped dust jacket has heavy edge wear, with tears, chips and areas of loss. Moderate tanning and tape to spine and edges. Large surface tear to front.