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. 

Butcher, Baker, Murder-Maker (1954):

• This book was not edited by Rex Stout and published by Alfred A. Knopf.
• This book contains the story "Cop's Gift" by Rex Stout. 
• The dustjacket front flap has the price ($3.50 net) at the top.
• The copyright page has "First Edition" on it. 
• The cover is light gray with red graphics imbedded on it and red lettering on the spine.