Publisher / Year: Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, 1950 (U.S. edition)
Binding & Format: Hardcover; original grey boards with yellow spine panel and black lettering (as shown in your photos)
Condition Summary: Boards show light shelf wear; spine panel shows fading or sunning; corners lightly bumped; hinges appear sound; pages are complete and clean but show age-toning typical for edition; no dust-jacket present
Notes/Significance: Sequel to Hodgins’ humorous hit Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1946).
This edition remains collectible for mid-century American humour and domestic comedy.
Keywords: Eric Hodgins, Blandings’ Way, first edition, 1950, Simon & Schuster, American humour novel, vintage hardcover, sequel to Mr Blandings, house-building comedy.
