This well-preserved hardcover is in near fine condition. The pages are tight, clean, and unmarked, and the binding remains firm and square. It features a scarlet cloth cover with black lettering. A dust jacket is not present. Eileen Soper was a distinguished English illustrator, etcher, and author, best known for her collaboration with Enid Blyton on the Famous Five series. Her illustrations—renowned for their lively depictions of children and scenes from nature—left a lasting impression on British children's literature.