1928 first edition "First Published, September, 1928" stated on copyright page; The John Day Company publishers, New York; smaller hardbound; very good condition with unmarked pages; minor fading on boards - see pics.
 
What a Scotchogram Is -
The underlying idea of a Scotchogram is to reduce the number of words in a telegram or other message by using as many euphonisms as possible and so send a longer message for less money.
 
While history does not name the originator of this method of word transmission, it is believed that Scotchograms were first attempted by a resident of Edinburgh.  Learning that there was no charge for signatures on telegrams, he entered a telegraph office and stated that he wished to write his name to his wife.  When asked what his name was he replied that it was an old Indian name - wontbehomeuntilsunday.