1957. Fifth impression. 133 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over grey cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout by Sheila Hawkins. Pages with some foxing and tanning, particularly to endpapers and textblock edges. Binding remains firm. Dedication and pencil scribble to front free endpaper. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some moderate marking and tanning. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge wear with tears, chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.