1952. First Edition. 340 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Title page has been signed by Author and dedicated. Dedication is illegible. Inscription to front endpaper. 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. Tanning to spine and edges.