1954. First Published. 240 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to title page. Ex Libris plate of Sir Ronald Hibbert Cross to front paste down. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.