Inscribed, but not signed, by the author. Illustrated by Alie Evers. Translated from the Dutch by Dora Round. Blue cloth boards. "When published in Holland this book was awarded the title 'The Best Children's Book of the Year.'" Minor discoloring on endpapers. Minor edgewear on dj. Small chip at heel of dj spine. White part of dj is discolored. Minor soiling on back of dj. A clean, tight copy.