The Wherefore and the Why. Some New Rhymes for Old Children by A. P. Herbert
1933. Third edition. 44 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over blue cloth. Black & white illustrations. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Binding is weak. Unequal tanning to endpaper corresponding with jacket flaps. Pen inscription to. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. White staining present. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Spine is heavily tanned. Brown marking present.