1st Edition in very good condition signed by John Betjeman to the late English broadcaster and writer John Arlott 'for J Arlott J.Betjeman St.John the Evangeklist's Day MCMXLV (1945).' Also contains a letter from the publisher John Miurray saying this is an early copy and no review or extract.shall appear before the day of publication December 19.' (Arlott had just taken up a job as BBC Overseas Literary Producer).Some marks on pale yellow dust jacket back and cover and a little froxing to inside back page but generally very good condition.