1953. First Edition. 267 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.