First edition. De Luxe edition of 500 copies of which this no .122. Signed by Mortimer Menpes. 4to. pp.x, 246. White publisher s cloth with bevelled edges, gilt lettering with ornate green and purple decoration to spine and top board . Top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed and a little dusty. 100 colour illustrations by Mortimer Menpes, protected by tissue guards with captions. Lacks red silk tie. Spine a little faded with small tear to top. Cover a little faded. In this work the authors consider the differing character traits of children encountered on their travels around the world and cultural attitudes towards them.