A UK first edition, first impression. Eight woodcuts by Hester Sainsbury.
WRAPPER : The wrapper on this copy is bright and complete. It has been clipped. The front panel is bright and unfaded, as is the back. The spine is clean. It is gently chipped at the ends and has been internally strengthened at the base. Looks sharp in protective plastic.
BOOK : The book is square and very tight. The boards are clean. The corners are sharp. The spine ends are gently bruised. The pages are clean - the endpapers show isolated spotting. The closed page edges are spotted. There are no loose or dog-eared pages. The binding is solid - no cracked hinges. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. A nice copy in a protected wrapper.
