1956. First Edition. 118 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Signed with dedication by the author to title page. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Minor dog-eared corners. Thumb-marking present. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Water staining to boards. Gilt lettering to spine is dulled. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have noticeable edge wear with chips, tears and creasing. Water staining to rear panel.