1969. First Edition Thus. 280 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth covered boards with silver lettering. Contains in-text line drawn illustrations throughout. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Previous owner's inscription to rear free end-paper. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Silver lettering is bright and clear. Straight scratch to front board. Clipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.