New York: Stackpole Sons, 1938. First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed by Fante on front free endpaper: "For Bailey Fessler, with best wishes, and I hope my book pleases you-J. Fante Dec. 21, 1938." 8vo. Original light blue cloth with orange spine label, extremities soiled, slightly cocked, endpapers offset; in original dust-jacket, worn and with loss to margins.

First edition presentation copy of Fante's first novel.