First Edition. Decorated binding; design by DECORATIVE DESIGNERS (DD). No DJ or initial sales price data provided. Heavy wear and soiling to the covers and spine. Some age-commensurate browning of the pages; Christmas gift inscription (undated) on the FFEP; otherwise, unmarked pages. Illustrated with a frontispiece in color by John GOSS and numerous in-text drawings in black-and-white by Lester M. CHACE. Decorated endpapers by CHACE. This book has been reissued many times in many formats, but nothing compares with owning a copy in its original first edition state. Difficult to find. The perfect choice for that young reader you have been trying to encourage. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Very Good