1943 Whitman Publishing hardcover with dust jacket, authorized edition, first printing
This is a vintage used item, in good used condition, with visible signs of age/wear; DJ bears light rubbing/scuffing, progressive edgewear and associated corner distress, minor nicks/rips along/about front/rear top/base, light fading to DJ whites, wear along/about spine and inset folds, minor points of blemish/distress. Dark brown coverboards show light rubbing, minimal edgewear and associated corner wear/rounding; separation at front coverboard. Interior pages show clean/smooth, creamy-white, with good preservation of B&W images/illustrations and sharp black typeset; light wear/some tanning. Spine remains straight/smooth, with mild shelfwear (top/base), while binding is secure, with separation at front coverboard. There are no excessive nicks, chips, rips, tears, perforations, stains, residue or repairs.
