New York: Simon and Schuster, 1953. Cloth & boards, top edges black. Bruise to upper inner corner of front cover; page edges slightly yellowed, else a fine copy, no owner names. Dust jacket has nicks and shallow chips to spine tips; light rubbing to spine folds; front panel has small chips, creased tears, and a small narrow skinned spot to top of front panel; dust soiling and edge nicks to rear panel; else VG, flap price intact, colours bright, still attractive. The South African author's first novel and third book. UK edition also 1953.