First edition, second state (without the gilt gun stamped on the front cover). Black boards with gilt spine lettering. The binding is tight and square. Green patterned endpapers. Inside clean, no marks or inscriptions. The dust jacket has bright colors and no toning with the 18 s net price on front flap. Slightest wear to spine ends, else fine. Dust jacket protected in mylar sleeve. 221 pp. A very collectible copy.