New York: Harcourt, Brace, (1946). First edition. Original blue cloth. Presentation copy: "To the Wonderful (Leonard) Lyons Family with the fond regard of Bill Saroyan. Oct 16 1948 NYC". Saroyan and Lyons, who wrote a column, "The Lyon's Den" for the New York Post, were long-time friends who helped promote each other's careers. Worn and soiled, glue stains on the front pastedown and half-title leaf from mounted mementos, no longer present, dust jacket lacking. A sound copy but Fair, only.