London: Heinemann, 1963

8vo, pp. 146. Original purple boards, lettered in gilt on black to spine. Gielgud's facsimile signature blind-stamped to front panel. Printed dustwrapper, with photographic portrait of author to rear panel. Top edge purple.

First edition, FONDLY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR: 'To Edward -- patient and longsuffering friend of the author -- gratefully, John: November 4 1964'.