Hardcover, 1st edition, 1st printing. Copyright page cites "First Published by the Viking Press in June 1954". The printer is indicated as The Colonial Press. Title page has "Sweet Thursday" in red with red lines underneath it. Covers are a yellowish-tan with red titles and blue birds, also present on spine. Top page edges red. Dust jacket has original price of 3.50 on the flap and is NOT price clipped. The back of the jacket has the picture of the author WITHOUT any blurbs, confirming 1st state. Condition: The book itself is clean and sturdy and presents only the faintest touch of shelfwear, and maybe a hint of a spine lean. Binding is strong - all in all, a fine copy. The dust jacket is fresh and bright, with only very minor edgewear and a tiny closed tear at the bottom of the back. A superior copy, certainly GIFT QUALITY