1955. First Edition. 168 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Purple cloth with gilt lettering. Flatsigned by the author to title page. Contains ex-libris sticker. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding throughout remains firm. Previous owner's inscription to front endpaper. Boards have light edge wear with minor corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Moderate sunning to spine and board edges.