1951. First Edition. 288 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white and colour illustrations. Hinges are slightly cracked with exposed netting. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pen inscription to half title page. Top textblock edge dyed brown. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Clipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Minor loss to spine and edges. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.