1955. First Edition. 184 pages. Signed by the author. Dust jacket in clear protective sleeve over red cloth. Signed with dedication by the author to front free endpaper. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to endpapers and pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have light edge wear with tears and creasing.