A UK first edition, first impression. Illustrated and decorated by Norah McGuinness.
WRAPPER : The fragile wrapper on this copy is bright, clean and complete. It is unclipped. The front panel is fresh, showing minimal wear at the top edge. The spine is bright - it is bruised and slightly nicked at the ends. The back panel is bright. Looks sharp in protective plastic.
BOOK : The book is square and tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The blue cloth boards are sharp and clean. The corners are sharp. The spine ends are gently bruised. The pages are clean. The closed page edges are gently toned with age. No dog-eared pages. The binding is solid - no cracked hinges. An attractive copy in a protected wrapper.
Publisher: Macmillan, 1927
Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: Very Good +++
