1942 Whitman Publishing Company hardcover with dust jacket, first edition
This is a vintage used item, in good used condition, with signs of age/wear; DJ bears heavy rubbing/scuffing, progressive edgewear and associated corner damage, wear along/about spine and inset folds, fading/smudging, minor points of blemish/distress. Royal blue coverboards show light rubbing, minor edgewear and associated corner wear/rounding. Interior pages show clean/smooth, creamy-white, with good preservation of B&W images/illustrations and sharp black typeset; visible wear/fading. Spine remains straight/smooth, with light distress and shelfwear (top/base), while binding remains intact/secure, but dry, with separation at front coverboard. There are no excessive nicks, chips, rips, tears, perforations, stains, residue or repairs. The book measures approx 5.5" x 8".
