1986. 1st Edition Thus. 96 pages. Signed by the author. Signed by the author on title page. Illustrated dust jacket over red paper covered boards with gilt lettering to spine. Colour illustrations throughout. Pages and illustrations remain bright and clear with mild tanning. Minor dust marks and tanning to Pencil mark to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light scratch to front board. Minor crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Moderate sunning to spine. Notable tanning to flaps. Light wear to rear panel.