1951. No Edition Remarks. 183 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed (unverified) by the author with dedication to front free end paper. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.