VGC.Michael Joseph,1957.First UK edition-first impression.Red hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small marks and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC, no Dj.Illustrated with b/w photos,folding map inside the back cover,part of the map is detached.Nice and clean pages with small ink marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges,small creases and nicks on the edges of the pages,small writing on the edges of the first blank page of the book,ship's library stamp on the title page.The book is in VGC for its age with light shelf wear.A collectable first edition.