1949. First Published in GB. 124 pages. Dust jacket in clear protective cover over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations by the author. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavier tanning and foxing to endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Front hinge cracked with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear.