1948. First Edition. 366 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dustjacket over green cloth. Flatsigned by author to title page. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Pen inscription to front pastedown. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Red marking to spine. Some loss to spine, front and rear corners.