First edition, as indicated by "First Published by The Viking Press in January 1945" stated on the copyright page with no references to further printings. 2nd state of the first edition, as indicated by the yellow (rather than tan) boards. Moderate amount of chipping to the edges of dhte dust jacket, as pictured. Small amounts of loss to the dj at top and bottom of spine. Back inner flap of dj is price clipped. 208 pp.