first edition, signed presentation copy from the author inscribed with quote from the book on title "Anne Scott-Russell. Sincerely. James Hilton. "For the first time in his life he felt necessary - and necessary to something that was nearest his heart. There is no sublimer feeling in the world, and it was his at last".'", printed in black & blue, illustrations by Bip Pares, very slight toning and occasional minor spotting, overall internally very good, related newspaper clippings loosely inserted, original cloth, slight shelf lean, dust-jacket by Pares, edge wear with a few minor closed tears, 8vo , 1934.