First edition.
Octavo.
199pp.
Some evidence on the front pastedowns where this volume was recased, general toning on the front and rear flyleaves, along with a thin line of offsetting to each from an old jacket protector, lightly musty, near fine in near fine dust jacket with tiny tear on the rear flap and a bit of light edgewear, mostly limited to the spine ends.
Signed by the author and dated in May of 1953, on his third (of four) tours of the U.
S.
(April 21 to June 3, 1953), a few months before his death.
Signed copies have become very uncommon.