A SIGNED UK first edition, first impression.
WRAPPER : The wrapper on this copy is solid and complete. It has been clipped. It shows gentle wear to the spine ends and occasional and very faint spotting to the main body of both panels. Looks sharp in protective plastic.
BOOK : The book is tight and bright. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are clean. The corners are sharp. There is a touch of trivial bruising to the spine ends. The text block is clean - there is light foxing to the endpapers. The closed page edges are a touch dusty. There are no loose or dog-eared pages. The binding is tight, the hinges are solid. This copy has been SIGND by Sir Peter Scott to the half title page. A very nice copy.
Publisher: Country Life, 1949
Condition: Very Good ++ / Near Fine. Wrapper: Very Good ++
