1951. First Edition. 272 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Pink cloth with gilt lettering. Front endpaper has been signed by the Author and dedicated. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Book has a forward lean.