1957. First Edition. 125 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Blue illustrated dust jacket over green cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Expected library inserts, stamps & inscriptions. Black and white illustrations & illustrative plates by Eileen Soper. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to pages at gutters. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. First title page has been removed. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. There is bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Boards are bowed. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges causing discolouration.