London, Collins, 1960. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A near fine copy in a fine jacket. A wonderful novel. In Rennison and Andrews' 100 Must-Read Fantasy Novels [p58]. Inscribed by the author "For Tom, Alan Garner". Book's spine tips are a touch bumped and rubbed, one small spot to the first few leaves. Small printer's stamp to lower edge, top edge dusty. The jacket is supplied and in fine condition with a short 3mm tear. Cover art by George Adamson [10113, Hyraxia Books].