London: Early edition (ca. 1860s?) (first was Routledge, 1859). 16mo, red decorated cloth stamped in green, gilt and black. Pp iv, 444 + frontispiece with tissue guard and 7 other plates. Xmas, 1870, ink gift inscription at front; cracked front inner hinge neatly repaired; tissue guard tanned; minor wear to spine tips and outer corners; only minor soiling to rear cover; text paper lightly toned; in all, a VG+ bright, tight, and most attractive copy of this Australian juvenile.