1947. Second impression. 232 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed with dedication from the author on front free endpaper. Black and white illustrations by Barbara Allen. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear.