C.S. Forester - The Nightmare (First Edition, First Printing, 1954)Provenance & Association Quality:This copy comes directly from the estate collection of mid-century corporate historian, editor, and book reviewer Carl J. White. It features White's personal ownership stamp on the blank flyleaf page. Positioned alongside the stamp is an authentic, hand-signed inscription from the author, C.S. Forester, which reads: "Best wishes / C.S. Forester".Item Condition:Book: Very Good. The text block is clean, crisp, and completely free of interior markings. The binding is structurally firm and square.Dust Jacket: Good. Displays expected age wear including surface shelf wear, minor creasing, small edge tears, and chipping. A two-inch piece of clear tape is present at the head of the spine panel, placed to reinforce the jacket and prevent edge tears from spreading.