1956. First Published. 208 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Flatsigned by author to sticker stuck to half title page - dated 1962. Black and white illustrations and plates throughout. Moderate foxing and tanning to pages; more prominent to text block edges. Plates remain bright and clear. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable corner bumping and moderate edge-wear with minor scuffing overall. Spine has visible sunning and moderate crushing to edges with minor fraying. Book has a forward lean.