1955. First Edition. 224 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to title page, with "Sincerely Yours" message. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Binding remains firm. Slight cracking to gutters between pages 128-9. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Book has a slight forward lean. Board corners are bumped. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.