London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, (1940). First edition, first issue. 8vo. 284, (4) (ads) pp. Original orange linen-covered boards, slightly cocked, tail of spine lighty faded, small indentation to lower rear board, stamped in black; all edges trimmed; offsetting to front and rear endpapers; in original illustrated dust-jacket, chipping and creasing to spine ends, creasing and small closed tears along panel edges, 1/2 in. chip at top edge of rear panel, other light wear. McIlvaine A62a.