1963. 317 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Flat signed by author to half title page. Also contains signed letter from author. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Minor tanning to free endpapers due to dust jacket flaps. Top textblock edge dyed blue. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Visible wear and water marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Moderate tanning and wear marks to flaps, panels and spine.