I have had this book since before I learned to read. It has the loveliest illustrations and plates. It opened up worlds to me. Over the years it has fallen to pieces and a couple of years ago I was able to special order a new (used) copy from England. It is in good condition and it sits on a special shelf behind my bed. It was surprising to read it recently and find out what it was actually saying rather than all the mysteries and stories I had built up around it. The beautiful green binding looks just as in this photograph.
