"An Alligator Named Daisy: An Entertainment" by Charles Terrot. Published by Dutton, New York, 1955, First US Edition, 1st Printing with '1955' on the title page and "First Edition" stated on the copyright page.

Dust jacket with un-clipped original price of $3.00 on the front flap, '$3.00' is covered with red marker, [dust jacket show some wear and is fully laminated in plastic]: green boards with red alligator on the front board and red lettering on spine [dark staining on spine: see photo]; 5.1/2" x 8"; slightly darkened endpapers, gift inscription on the front and back endpapers, 192 pages, slightly stained vertical outer edge of the pages, very good condition.

"The lighthearted adventures of a young man named peter, an Irish beauty named Moira and an alligator named Daisy. Written with the same tongue-in-cheek humor, the author's new novel will appeal to everyone who wish to be entertained in the most delightful way...

Peter was sleeping soundly on board ship after a holiday when he awoke with a start to find the cabin light on and a beautiful, green-eyed girl standing in the doorway. In her arms she held a small, wicked-looking alligator, about three feet long with a wild silk bow tied round its neck. "I'm very sorry to wake you up," said the girl in a soft Irish brogue, but you've left your pet in my Cabin...." [from a front flap]

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ---------- $12.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ---- $32.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ----- $45.50