This a rare true first US edition, first printing, first state edition and not a book club copy or a later state printing. The books boards have embossed blue diamond pattern and spine lacks number 2, indication this is the first of two states for binding. The book has owners name on front flyleaf in what appears to be heavy pencil, with no other writing or tears noted. The dust jacket is crisp. Scant bumping noted to dj spine edges and upper right corner fold. 1 cm approximated tear at lower posterior dj spine edge.