First printing of the first edition, original publisher’s black-lettered light blue cloth. Signed and inscribed by August Derleth directly on the front-free endpage: “Diversion / for / Arthur H. Green / with best regards / from August Derleth / Sauk City, / Wisconsin / 3 November / '35."" Light toning to spine and page margins, tiny bump to bottom back corner, bottom corner edge pages 165-75 slightly rubbed/rounded, faint spotting/wear to covers (more so to back cover), and cloth overlay at spine ends crimped, else book in fine condition.