First edition, first printing. Shirley Hughes' retained copy, signed by the illustrator. Original green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. Illustrated by Shirley Hughes throughout in black and white. A fine copy, the binding square and tight, the contents clean and bright throughout. Complete with the lightly rubbed dustwrapper that remains without loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£4.95 to the front flap)
Signed and dated by Shirley Hughes in black in on the title page.
Stock code: 23271
£30
London: John Murray.
1980