The fifth novel in MacDonald's Travis McGee series. Confirmed as the first printing from the following points: (1) Gold Medal #d1499; (2) cover price of 50 cents; (3) no date code at the back of the book, which would indicate a later printing. A few light scratches on the front cover and a touch of other light wear; printer's ink stains on inside front cover, from time of printing; also slightly noticeable on first page and inside back cover. Otherwise. a tight, square, unmarked book with virtually unblemished pages, except for some page toning.