1953. First Edition. 151 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Signed by the author. Beige cloth. Half title page has been signed by the Author and not dedicated. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with moderate foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Lightsplitting to both spine joints. Tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Water marks to boards and spine.