1st Edition 1950. Presentation inscription and a further signature from the author to a family member. A lovely inscription. The wrapper artwork and black and white plates undertaken by Pauline Baynes who later illustrated the famous Tolkien and C S Lewis Narnia books.. Book is very good++ and bright. Nice clean contents. The wrapper is very good++ and bright. Minuscule loss to spine tips. Edges with nicks and light rubbing. A nice example.