First edition, first impression. Recently bound in splendid full morocco. Gilt titles, decorations and bands to spine, gilt borders and all edges gilt. Externally lovely. Renewed endpapers. Prior owner's name removed from half title page. A few light handling marks and small stains to prelims, a few spots to first and final leaves, else pages appear unspotted and bright. Page 176 (with illustration verso) having had the lower corner cut out, see image. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes, including black and white frontispiece. A beautiful example, in a wonderful modern leather binding.