A US first edition, first impression, with the rare wraparound band. 1928 stated on the title and copyright pages.
WRAPPER : The evocative period wrapper on this copy is bright and complete. It is unclipped, showing the price $2.00 on the inside flap. The front panel is bright and clean, showing a tiny nick at the bottom edge. The spine panel is gently age toned - the red lettering of the publisher's name has faded. The back panel is lightly age toned. The rare wraparound band is complete and without nicks or tears. It is faded at the spine. Looks sharp in protective plastic.
BOOK : The book is square and very tight. The boards are bright - the top edges are lightly soiled. The spine ends and the corners are lightly bruised. The pages are clean. The uncut closed page edges are unmarked. The binding is solid and without cracked hinges. There are no loose or dog-eared pages. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. A very nice copy in a protected wrapper.
Publisher: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1928
Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: Very Good ++
