1959. First Edition. 202 pages. Colour photographic dust jacket over black boards with silver gilt lettering to spine. A 'Cassell Crime Connoisseur Book'. Binding remains firm. Crinkled gutters throughout. Many dog eared corners. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. There is mild bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Big bend over front board. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with tears and creasing. Water and light mold staining to front. Tanning to spine.