1988. Fifth impression. 378 pages. No dust jacket. Pictorial paper covered boards with cloth spine. Black and white illustrations throughout by Joan Hassall. Slipcase is missing. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Gilt lettering to spine is slightly dulled. Book has slight backwards lean.