First Edition, First Printing, Hardcover in Dustjacket.
The first UK printing of the very first volume in this enduringly popular series.
A lovely copy. In blue-coloured covers with gilt titles at the backstrip. The upper spine tip is lightly pushed, the lower corners lightly bumped but the book remains square and firmly bound. The text-block remains fresh and white and there neither owners names nor bookplates inside. Free from foxing or other spotting, a bright, clean copy. '
The dustjacket is unclipped with price of £7.95. A small patch of cloth bleed to the inside. The front flap is slightly creased and there is a very small split to the upper corner of the lower panel but overall it presents very well, Near Fine.
