London. Collins, 1973. Hardback in pictorial boards. No dust-wrapper. New edition. Front endpaper loosening; paper browning; spine a little faded; else a good plus copy. Presentation copy from the author, inscribed on front endpaper: 'Signed for Victoria Wakley by Anthony Buckeridge With best wishes. Glyndebourne 1984. (Less formally; To Vicky From Anthony.)