First edition, first printing. Shirley Hughes' own copy, signed by her. The publisher's presentation binding finely bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe in half red leather and marbled paper boards, with five raised bands and gilt titles and decorations to the spine. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Shirley Hughes. A fine copy, the binding square and firm, the spine slightly faded. The contents are clean and bright throughout.
Signed by Shirley Hughes in black ink on the title page. Bound for the publisher for presentation to Hughes. A collection of short stories.
Stock code: 23920
£60