1951. Published in Puffin Books. 256 pages. Illustrated paper cover with lettering. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Pen inscription to first page textblock. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have moderate edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and curling to corners. Lettering is darkened. Minor scuffing and splits to spine, edges and corners. Moderate tanning and wear marks to spine and covers.