British first edition in tight firm clean condition. Signed by author on title page and additionally dedicated and signed by author on half title page - "For Margat and Ewart with all my love and very big "Thank you!" Astrid" Black and white illustrations. Blue cloth hard cover with gold gilt titled spine - slight sun fading strip along top edges - faint edge wear and slight cocking of spine from reading. Unclipped jacket with slight edge wear and rubbing along edges.