First edition, first impression. 222pp. Maroon cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. 12mo. Cloth a tad pushed at spine ends, some mild marks, slight forward lean. Text block edges spotted. Gift inscription, dated 1959, inked on the front free endpaper, small chipped at the base of the title page, else internally neat and clean. Tightly bound. Dust wrapper rubbed at corners, spine ends and edges with some slight chipping places, shelf worn and less than crisp. Dust jacket in an old and worn protective, removable clear film sleeve.