Thomas and the sparrow by Ian Serraillier
1951. First Edition Thus. 71 pages. Pictorial jacket over matching paper covered boards. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Visible marking to textblock edges. Binding is firm. Boards have light shelf-wear, with minor corner bumping and minimal scuffing to edges. Spine ends are noticeable scuffed with moderate loss. Noticeable tanning overall, heaviest to spine and board edges. Unclipped jacket. Noticeable tanning and foxing to all surfaces. Heavy edgewear, with visible rips and chipping, and some areas of loss. Spine is missing, with jacket in two pieces.