The dust jacket has been restored at head & tail and top 2 corners; 2 closed tears 45 and 15 mm with some creasing; minimal wear on spine and front edges. A lengthy gift inscription has been covered by an attractive blank Ex Libris. The book appears unread and is otherwise unmarked; top edge coloured. Portrait of author as frontis and 8 b&w photo plates; no list. Some great tales. Covered in archival plastic.