1952. First Edition. 234 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author with dedication to front free end-paper. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Heavier tanning to text block edges. Author dedication to 'Helene' on front free end-paper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened. Spine is creased and has a liquid mark. Clipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.