Collectible - Acceptable First Edition Signed

SIGNED/INSCRIBED! S.l.: Bartholomew House, 1970. 1st edition. 8vo. 438pp. Frontis, illus. Signed by author on dedication page: "For Joan Merow / thank you very much / for all your help and / you have my best wishes / for the years ahead. / George Murphy USS." Very good book. No dust jacket. Inquire if you need further information.