Signed, dated (Rio de Janeiro 4/IX/55) and inscribed by author on ffep: "To Sydney and Jean Pierce with every good wish".
Lightly bumped on ends of spine, darkened at head of spine, faint foxing on ffep, else very good plus.
Remaining pages spotless.
DJ smudged, chipped, creased, separating along sides of spine, else good.
Protected in mylar.