1959. First Edition. 732 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Appears to be signed by author Alec Waugh on the front free end paper, with date. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Sunning to spine. Crease to spine cloth. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.