The Golden Spike

New York: Ballantine Books, 1952. First edition. Hardcover. 243pp. Octavo. 1/4 tan paper with black paper covered boards and a black ink stamped title on the spine. Very good. The spine is slightly rolled. The edges of the covers are gently bumped and rubbed. The dust jacket is in fair condition only. The edges are rubbed and creased and have multiple small losses. Internally moisture stained. The rear panel is heavily rubbed. This was the second book published by Ballantine.