1953. First Edition. 239 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Black and white and colour illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to rear free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Water staining to inside front panel. Wear marks overall.