First edition, first impression. 294pp, with frontispiece and 16 further drawing in text, all by G K Chesterton. Brown publisher's cloth-covered boards, gilt-stamped lettering on the spine. 12mo. Cloth a little worn, gently rounded at spine tips, gently rubbed on corners. A little toning on text block edges and free endpapers. Previous owner's inscription, dated 1931, inked on the front free endpaper else internally neat, clean, bright and tight.