First UK edition, first printing and first hardcover edition. Publisher's original blue cloth with titles in silver to the spine, in the John Elsegood dustwrapper. A better than very good copy, the binding square and firm, lightly bumped at the spine tips and extremities, and with mild spotting to the top edge of the text block. The contents are clean throughout, and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the lightly rubbed and nicked dustwrapper that is a touch toned to the top edge of the rear panel and is otherwise without loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£1.75 to the lower front flap).
Stock code: 29172
£40