Collectible - Acceptable First Edition Signed

INSCRIBED! Richmond, Virginia: Mitchell & Hotchkiss, 1940. 1st edition. 8vo red and black hardcover with black lettering to the front board. 16 staplebound pages. Inscribed "To Bernie and [illegible] // hoping that after reading // this you will have to // see the author for an // explanation! // Peter // Richmond Va // Aug. 5 '48" by the author on front pastedown. Two signed photos of the author, one taped to the front pastedown, the other laid in. Fair book. Lightly shelfworn with a small dampstain to the front board and 2 small stains to the rear. The The staple bound interior is nearly detached from the cover. A small address label is affixed to the upper right corner of the title page. (rare, none online, none on worldcat, bridge, card games) Inquire if you need further information.