The Merry Hippo by Elspeth Huxley
1963. Second Impression. 254 pages. Pictorial jacket over blue cloth. Pages are lightly tanned, with moderate foxing to edges, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear, with minor corner bumping and minimal scuffing to edges. Slight crushing to spine ends. Noticeable marks overall. Forward leaning. Unclipped jacket. Noticeable tanning and foxing to all surfaces. Visible water staining overall, heaviest to spine. Panels and spine have heavy edgewear, with visible rips, chips and loss.