London, The Bodley Head, 1972
A unique presentation copy from the author, inscribed 'To all my Grandhildren/ Edward Ardizzone/ Oct 1972'.
First edition, inscribed by the Author to recto of front free endpaper; 4to; numerous illustrations, both in colour and black & white, by the author, slight age-toning, near-fine; publisher's pictorial boards with corresponding dust-jacket, rubbed at extremities, some creasing to upper edge, otherwise very good.
First edition, inscribed by the Author to recto of front free endpaper; 4to; numerous illustrations, both in colour and black & white, by the author, slight age-toning, near-fine; publisher's pictorial boards with corresponding dust-jacket, rubbed at extremities, some creasing to upper edge, otherwise very good.
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