Collectible - Very Good Signed With Dust Jacket

INSCRIBED! New York: Aladdin Books, 1949. NAP. 8vo. 47pp. B/W photos, with one of an oil factory to the frontispiece. Inscribed by the author "To R.E. Allen Who helped a great deal (and often) in the writing of this book. Ray Bethers April 11, 1949" to the front endpage. Near fine. Acceptable dust jacket. Shelfworn. Chipping along upper and lower edges of jacket with a 7 1/2" diagonal tear to the front. Inquire if you need further information.