A UK first edition, first impression. Illustrated by Phillida Gili.
WRAPPER : The wrapper on this copy is bright and complete. Both corners of the front inside flap have been clipped. The edges of both panels show light bruising and there is an invisible 1cm closed tear running down from the top edge on the back panel. The spine is unfaded, showing a touch of gentle rubbing and scuffing to the ends. Looks sharp.
BOOK : The book is square and tight. The yellow boards are clean. The upper corners are very, very gently bruised. The pages are clean. No foxing. The closed page edges are unmarked. No dog-eared pages. The binding is solid - no cracked hinges. The spine is a little cocked. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. A nice copy in a protected wrapper.
Publisher: John Murray, 1977
Condition: Very Good ++. Wrapper: Very Good ++
