This is a Good Ex Library Copy of this Book in Publisher's brown cloth with gilt title lettering to spine in a Good Dust-Jacket with closed tears to head and tail of spine and with small chip showing to base of spine.Ex Library copy with tape remnant marks to the front and rear endpapers and there is some weakness to the front and rear gutter hinge joins with stitching showing through at gutter hinge joins.Slight spine lean and there are a few smudge marks to the page margins internally.Page edges are browned and a little worn in appearance.Not price clipped with (£3.50 showing to the front inner flap) There are NO former names or inscriptions present.Priced to reflect the condition of the book and it's ex library status.A rare First UK Edition of this seminal work set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home.Led by a stouthearted pair of friends they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through woods,across streams overcoming many obstacles before finally arriving at Watership Down,8vo 413pp with coloured map at end still present.First UK Edition 1st Impression [1972]