1947. First Edition. 254 pages. Signed by the author. Wrapped illustrated dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white photographic plates. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Light foxing and noticeable tanning to pages, plates, pastedowns and free endpapers. More prominent to text block edges. Light cracking to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped dust jacket with moderate rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall with visible loss and creasing to panels.