1954 Houghton Mifflin first edition. Signed by Lott opposite the half title page. Milton Lott's first book received considerable acclaim, becoming a finalist for the National Book Award in 1955. Condition of the book is Very Good Plus. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The main condition issue is light wear to the boards. Condition of the dust jacket is Good. The DJ has been price clipped. It shows moderate wear, including a large chip at the top of the spine. It displays well in a new mylar cover.