London.Collins. 1960. [32]pp. Illustrated throughout in colour. Original pictorial paper-covered boards. Original pictorial dust-wrapper. Folio. First edition. Slight bumping to head & heel of spine, and one corner; else a near fine copy. Presentation copy from the author, inscribed on front free endpaper: 'For Jimmie once more with love & hoping he'll eat a chicken in Grado in 1961. Bettina Christmas 1960.'