1949. First Edition Thus. 161 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over pictorial cloth. Ex-Libris plate stuck to front pastedown. Colour illustrations throughout. Slipcase is missing. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Minor dog-eared corners. Pencil inscription to front pastedown. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Water staining to spine. Wear marks overall.