First edition stated on copyright page. In original dust jacket; price-clipped, general wear, chip on fold to bottom front, in mylar. Blue cloth boards with gilded lettering on spine; corners gently bumped, light discoloration to bottom edge of boards. Small discoloration and what looks like old eraser marks to fep and ffep, minor. Interior is clean and clear with light toning. Spine unbroken. Colonel Hugh North mystery.