A SIGNED UK first edition, first impression. Original decorated boards - no wrapper as issued. The book is solid and sound. The boards are slightly soiled. The spine is gently scuffed and is lightly rubbed at the ends. The text block is generally clean - the endpapers are little flecked. The closed page edges are a little dulled with age. The binding is tight, the hinges are solid. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. This copy has been INSCRIBED by the author : To dear Lisette Pyett with Eleanor's love. Christmas 1941. A nice copy.
