First edition, first impression. 176p, with some black and white illustrations. Blood red cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. Cloth a little bruised at spine heel. Lengthy but neat gift inscription inked on the front free endpaper. Hint of toning on text block edges else neat, clean, and tight. In its original dust wrapper, not price clipped, bumped along extreme edges and slightly shelf worn.