J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London, 1939, 290 pages including index. First UK edition stated, first printing. Book is tight. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Pages are clean except for foxing on flyleaf and half-title pages in front; and index page and ad page, in rear. Manufacturer's darkened topstain present and uniform. Foxing along fore-edge. Black cloth panels have a couple of small, minor marks. Panels show slightest bowing; correctable with heavy books placed on top. Backstrip title is bright gilt. Zora Neale Hurston's voodoo classic; first UK edition, first printing of the scarce UK edition; VG with all flaws noted.