1988. Fifth Impression. 308 pages. No dust jacket. Quarter bound in blue cloth with patterned paper covered boards. Folio edition missing slipcase. Contains black and white illustrations by Joan Hassall. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is dulled. Water staining to spine and boards. Moderate sunning to spine.