1949. First Edition Thus. 119 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout with colour frontispiece. Slipcase is missing. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Marking to front panel.