Very good, vintage, hardcover book in good to very good dust jacket; book is clean, tight, square, and -- but for L Sprague de Camp's SIGNATURE on the title page (see photos) and prior owner's name and date on the front free end page (see photos) -- free of any markings; book shows thumbed, age-toned pages, and light bumping and rubbing to the board edges but remains in very good, vintage, condition; unclipped dust jacket shows moderate shelf, edge, and corner wear including light chipping, age-toning, and other light scuffs and discolorations consistent with age (see all photos); first edition, published 1948 by Gnome Press; purchaser signature confirmation may be required upon delivery.
