First thus, first impression (several of the stories in this collection previously published or broadcast). 272pp. Carmine red cloth-covered boards with white titles front and spine. 8vo. Cloth gently rubbed and rounded at corners and spine ends, some discolouration on extreme edges. A little faint spotting on text block edges and slight toning on endpapers; previous owner's name neatly inked on the front free endpaper. In its original worn and creased dust wrapper, a little rubbed at edges, and folds, short closed tears around spine head, price clipped. Dust jacket now protected in a removable clear film sleeve.