1970. First edition thus. 192 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout by Shirley Hughes. Ex library copy with associated labels, inserts, stamps and annotations. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf wear with minor corner bumping and crushing to spine ends. Some mild marks and staining to surfaces. Boards are slightly bowed. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor chipping and creasing. Some rubbing and marking to surfaces.