(Book safe) 1948 hard cover-believe it to be a first edition, published by Garden City Books. Signed by James Metcalf on the fep and also has a po name neatly written on the same page. Clean, flexible, bright pages that are tightly bound. Cover has edge and spine fade. Some wear on spine ends that are all there w/minor wear to sharp corners. Front cover has a small, dime size water spot that doesn't go through. 250 pages of back to back poems that are written in an unusual style. Thoughtful, moving prose. This author was one unusual man. James Metcalfe was born, September 16, 1906 in Berlin, Germany. He came to the United States when he was seven years old. He attended Notre Dame and received his law degree at Loyola University (Chicago). He became an FBI agent and worked in the Chicago Bureau. After his service as an FBI agent, Metcalfe became a reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times. In the 1940s he began writing poetry and his early work appeared in a syndicated poetry column, "Portraits" which was carried by over a 100 newspapers. His poetry also appears on Hallmark cards. Order more than one item at a time w/us and we will give you a discount on shipping when possible. Contact us for further pictures. Each item individually inspected with used items sanitized for your protection and stored in smoke free/pet free environment. Ships next day from the beautiful Midwest USA in protective packaging. Please double click our store name to see all of our fabulous items listed on Amazon.