1948. First Edition. 140 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over blue cloth. Illustrated by Valerie Hodge. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Pen inscription to front endpaper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Spine is heavily tanned. Book has forward lean. White marking present. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creasing.