1st edition, 1st impression. xii, 324pp. Sparsely illustrated with black and white photos. Stippled upper text block edge. Decorated endpapers. Original orange cloth boards  8vo. A little rubbed and faded at extreme ends of spine. Lightly tanned strip on front free endpaper. In stunning, original illustrated dust jacket designed by H Cowdell. Dust jacket rubbed and worn, chipped at edge points and aged, but still just about complete and attractive. Now in clear, archival protector, fitted without adhesive.  A collection of Sitwell's essays regarding his travels after the Second World War in America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.