8vo - 23 x 15.5 cm.; [14] - 141 - [5] pp. Bright yellow cloth with black lettering on spine and front. Illustrated end papers done in pale blue. Signed by Armitage in red ink on the recto of the fourth preliminary leaf as follows: "For Irene, Noblewoman and one of my favorite persons with deepest respect & love. Merle 1974". Irene Rich was a screen star from Hollywood and often played the leading lady to Will Rogers. The dust jacket is edge worn with small chips to the edges and closed tears on the top edge. The spine is a tad faded and there is general but very light soiling.; Signed by Author