1981. First Edition. 237 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth boards with gilt lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Contains black and white illustrations by Phillida Gili. Slight crinkling to gutters however binding remains firm. Pages remain bright and clear. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Slight crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Minor black marks to back panel.