First Edition, First Printing with "Published by the Viking Press in April 1953" printed on the copyright page. A wonderful copy. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is vibrant in color with minor wear to the edges. The book is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning. The boards are crisp and the lettering on the spine is present. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a beautiful copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION in collector's condition.