First edition, first impression. 246pp. Pale blue cloth-covered boards, gilt-stamped lettering on the spine. 12mo. Cloth a little tired and faded - especially on extreme edges and joints - gently rounded on corners and spine tips. Foxed text block edges. Faint spotting on endpapers, one strained gutter with book opening to pp6-7. In its original dust wrapper, rubbed around edges and folds, minor loss at spine ends, toned and shelf worn. Dust jacket in a protective, removable clear film sleeve.