The Horn That Stopped the Band by Arthur H. Parsons, Jr. ; Signed by Parsons on half title page (Terry is his son and the inspiration for the book). Published by Franklin Watts, 1954. First Printing. Illustrated in b+w by Lynd Ward. Hardcover in Dust Jacket. [45  ;pp.] ~8.25" x 10.75". ; Very Good Condition.  Please examine photos closely . ; Light shelf wear & aging to covers. ; Binding is firm. ; Jacket with original price ($2.50) on front flap shows light wear & aging, ; a few edge nicks, ; wear to spine ends with 1" cut at bottom. Protected in clear archival sleeve -- there is glare in the photos. Interior is age toned, free of markings other than as noted. There is wear at the gutter of illustration with man leaning forward playing horn, with slight gap and abrasion along gutter and mild creasing at inside page corners. Perhaps the pages were adhered at some point, and this was caused when the pages were opened -- ? Please ask any questions before purchase. All sales are final. Thanks . . .