1963. Fourth Impression. 321 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Wood engravings by Joan Hassall. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Tape markings to pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Some water staining to textblock edge. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Slight fraying to cloth at spine ends. Unclipped jacket has very light edgewear with tears and creasing.