1951. First Published. 248 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Flat signed by author to title page. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to rear pastedown. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Water staining to spine and edges. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Water staining to edges. Sticker to rear panel. Wear marks and foxing overall.