1959. First Edition Thus. 87 pages. No dust jacket. White cloth covered boards with gilt. Colour illustrations. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Tanning to cloth.