1959. 408 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated jacket over blue cloth with gold lettering to spine. Contains illustrations. Pages remain clear and bright with minimal tanning throughout, some light occasional marking. Authors dedication to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards are lightly marked and have mild edge wear, slight bumping to corners and spine. Unclipped Jacket is moderately marked with light edge wear, minor creases, chips and small tears. Tanning to spine.