First US edition, first printing. 282pp. Quarter bound in black cloth over cream paper-covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine. Deckled edges. 8vo. Ex lending library copy with remains of removed lending pocket on front free endpaper. Mild forward lean. A little spotting and minor rust marks on endpapers, rear hinge partially cracked. In its original dust wrapper, bumped at spine tips and mildly shelf worn. Dust wrapper now in a Brodart-style clear film protective sleeve, fitted with tape. Library barcode label on protective wrapper.