This detail page shows several photos of the book to show what a first edition looks like.  The images are original photos taken of my personal copy of the first edition book. 

The Illustrious Dunderheads (1942):

• This book was edited by Rex Stout and published by Alfred Knopf Publishers. 
• It is a first edition as stated on the back of the copyright page.
• The price ($1.75 net) is at the top of the front flap of the dustjacket.