First edition, third impression. 254pp. Black cloth-covered boards with red titles front and spine. 8vo. Cloth a little rounded at corners and spine ends, slightly brushed. Front panel very slightly loosened. Hint of spotting on text block edges and some offset tanning on free endpapers. Previous owner's name inked on the front free endpaper. Some minor signs of handling. In its original dust wrapper, shelf worn, with a little chipping at toned edges and some loss at spine ends and along lower rear edges, and rubbing on extreme corners and spine ends. Dust jacket now protected in an archival quality Mylar wrapper fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.