First edition of hard to find fantasy novel by a member of The Inklings. No additional printings noted. Back flap author bio mentions: The Luck of the Lynns, The Secret of Rusticoker, and Mystery at Mycenae and Old Greek Fairy Tales ("just published by us"). Back panel mentions: "Scrimshaw and Flying Fish" and "Simon of Simonstown" by Marjorie Sankey, "Fires of Revolt" by G.M. Durant and "Valley of the Dragon" by Olive Price. Teal boards with silver lettering and lion head emblem. Book square, hinges tight. "S. Chad's School Lichfield" presentation plate on fly dated 1961. Light toning to pages edges. Jacket price-clipped. Jacket spine and edges lightly toned. Jacket in new Brodart protector.