1955. First Published. 274 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Small sticker to front pastedown. Mild cracking to top of rear hinge, netting slightly exposed. Pages are mildly foxed & tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding is firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing.