1963. Midland Book Edition. 225 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Black paperback. Presented by W. H. Auden. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Thumb-marking present. Pulling to covers. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have moderate edge-wear with curling to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Light sunning to spine and edges. Some scuffing to edges.