Avon 1975 first paperback printing. Book is tight and square. Spine is flat, uncreased and shiny. Cover is bright, with minimal edge wear and corner bumping, slight discoloration on back cover. Interior is clean, no bookstore stamps or writing. Age toning is present as is common in books of this vintage. "Elizabeth Coatsworth has a canny, or uncanny, feeling for the nature of all creatures, and she blends the natural and supernatural into one mystery, shining and knowable."