Very scarce children's title

Dale, Norman ~ The Casket And The Sword : Wrapper And Illustrations By Biro

The Bodley Head, London : 1955

The First UK printing published by The Bodley Head in 1955. The BOOK is in near Fine condition and appears unread. A little light offsetting to the end-papers and some light toning to the text-block. Free from inscriptions and erasures. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition with just some light toning and spotting to the edges. Light markings to the rear cover. The wrapper looks very striking in the removable brodart archival cover. Wonderful B/W full page illustrations and wrapper design by Biro. An extremely scarce children's title.

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Near Fine
JACKET: Near Fine