1999. Fifth Printing. 232 pages. Grey slipcase. Pictorial paper covered boards. Black and white illustrations throughout by Helen Smithson. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Slipcase has light edge wear with minor marking to panels.