1968 A Book Of Mermaids Ruth Manning-Sanders Stated 1st Edition Ex Lib Hardback

A Book of Mermaids by Ruth Manning-Sanders, illustrated by Robin Jacques. First edition, ex-library. Poor condition. Yellow staining throughout. Pencil on many pages, including writing and lines through some (some has been erased and there are eraser shavings on a few pages. Dust jacket/plastic library cover are torn up. "Discard" written inside cover. Ex-library, library stamping. Brown and yellow staining on pages. The condition is really, really rough--but such a trip down memory lane if you grew up reading this wonderful book or want to share it with your child. Includes the beautiful original illustrations.