1950. Library edition. 200 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout by G.L. Stampa. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Dedication from dog with ink paw print and small photograph to front free endpaper. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Gilt lettering to spine is slightly dulled. Clipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.