1956. First Published. 240 pages. Illustrative jacket over black cloth. Book has a slight smoky odour overall. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Thumb-marking present. Pen inscription to rear free endpaper. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine ends. Water staining to boards. Textblock is shaky. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creasing. Visible tanning to spine. Some rubbing to surfaces. Scuffing to edges. Water staining to rear panel.