The Merlin series edition. 256 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over red cloth. Pages are moderately tanned throughout and heavily foxed to rear. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Binding is weak. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creasing. Tape repairs present to severe tear at front edge of spine.