1947. Published in Puffin Books. 218 pages. Illustrated paper cover with lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Pen inscription to reverse front cover. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have moderate edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and curling to corners. Lettering is darkened. Moderate tanning to spine and covers. Minor splits to spine ends, Visible wear marks to covers.