1948. First Edition. 312 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards. Includes inscription from a Franz but not confirmed to be the author. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Covers have been bent creasing the cloth. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Large damp stain to rear board. Loss of cloth and fraying to spine head and tail. Spine lettering worn.