1959. First Published. 223 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to front free endpaper. Pages are mostly clean overall, with mild tanning throughout. Binding is firm. Minor brown marks to text block edges. Text is unaffected. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Minor crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Minor brown stains to rear panel.