A UK first edition, first impression. WRAPPER : The evocative wrapper on this copy is bright and complete. It has been clipped and re-priced by the publisher. The front panel is bright and unfaded, showing gentle wear to the upper edge corners. The spine is clean and unfaded. It is gently chipped at either end. The white back panel is sound, showing light wear to the top and bottom edges. Looks sharp. BOOK : The book is square and very tight. The boards are clean and unfaded. The corners are sharp. The spine ends are very slightly bruised. The pages are clean. The closed page edges are sound - the top edge is slightly flecked. There are no loose or dog-eared pages. The binding is solid and without cracked hinges. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. A nice copy in a protected wrapper.Publisher: Jarrolds, 1946 Condition: Very Good ++. Wrapper: Very Good ++
