London, Methuen, 1935. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A good copy only. This copy with ads dated 835, likely the second state or issue. Currey has no proirity between the first two issues with ads dated 535 and 835 (May, 1935 and August, 1935). The jacket is the first issue, priced 7s 6d. A good only copy. Jacket heavily rubbed, with some chipping. Rear panel soiled. Boards are rubbed and worn with a burn mark. Spine faded, jacket and book probably a marriage. Jacket flaps creased. Cover art by Eric Fraser [9157, Hyraxia Books].