1955. No edition remarks. 405 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. In German. Signed with dedication from the author on title page. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate shelf wear with mild bumping and fraying to corners and crushing and fraying to spine ends. Some heavy marks and staining to surfaces. Boards are slightly bowed. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some rubbing and marking to surfaces. Tape repairs to inside.