Reading, PA, Fantasy Press, 1951. First Edition. First Impression. An inscribed copy of an early Russell from the Fantasy Press. The author's second book. Inscribed by the author "For T. Ashcroft Esq / with Kindest Regards / Eric F. Russell / 1951." This is not one of the more frequently seen subscriber copies (350 copies). Very good condition with a little wear to the jacket, some short tears, nibbling and general edge wear, some wear to corners too including a 10mm tear. Spotting to inside of jacket at spine. Decent shape overall. Book sound, with just a little bumping to the spine tips. Cover art / illustrations by Edd Cartier [5769, Hyraxia Books].