First edition, first printing. Shirley Hughes' retained copy, signed by the illustrator. Original yellow cloth with titles in black and green to the spine, in dustwrapper. Illustrated by Shirley Hughes throughout in black and white. A near fine copy, the binding square and firm, the top edges faintly toned. The contents are clean and bright throughout. Complete with the lightly rubbed and nicked original dustwrapper. Not price-clipped (13s 6d to the front flap).
Signed by Shirley Hughes in black ink to the title page.
Stock code: 23397
£30
London: Hutchinson.
1969