1963. No Edition Remarks. 244 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Signed by the author with dedication to Alex on front free endpaper. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pencil markings to front free endpaper. Top textblock edge dyed purple. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Minor sunning to spine. Visible wear marks to spine and panels. Jacket is in removable plastic cover.