THE VALLEY OF YOUTH....Limited Edition.
Edition: First Edition
Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton, 1948. The limited issue, #169 / 1000 copies signed by the author. Green cloth, green endpaper maps, green top page edges. pp (iv), 357, (7) + colour frontispiece and numerous black & white plates. Ink name to lower margin of title page blocked out in black felt tip pen with consequent show-through on the back of the title page; two pages tanned from a once laid in clipping; else fine. Jacket has slight rubbing, tiny chips to spine tips; one inch tear to rear panel; removed old external tape scarcely showing externally except to upper front panel owing to the black background but showing some browning internally; tiny hole to centre of spine; panels tanned; generally VG otherwise, still respectable in appearance. Author's memoirs of his life in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Note: 1.5 kg parcel, extra shipping may be required. ; Signed by Author.