1955. First Edition. 296 pages. Signed by the author. Plain dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Inscribed and dedicated but not signed, by the author to the front free end paper. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Minor pencil marking to front paste-down. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.