1968. Reprinted. 184 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated dust jacket over mauve cloth with gilt lettering. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Handwritten school library inscription to front endpaper but no other library markings. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Hinges are slightly cracked with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Text block edges dusty. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild fraying to cloth at spine ends. Slight crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with large areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. Jacket is highly rubbed, stained and marked overall, largely to rear.