1950. First Published. 257 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Green cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.