First edition, first impression. 256pp. In red patterned cloth with gilt lettering on spine. 12mo. Cloth just a little pushed at spine base. Top text block edge a little dusty. Previous owner's inscription inked on front free endpaper else internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust wrapper, designed by Kenneth Franhill. Slightly rubbed at corners and spine ends and now protected in a Mylar-style protective wrapper.