A Sociable Plover and Other Stories and Conceits, Eric Linklater, Rupert Hart-Davis, 1957, First Edition, First Impression 

Consisting of three stories and two "conceits", the whole book illustrates the author's mastery of many moods and scenes.

The book has been illustrated with five new wood engravings by Reynolds Stone. 

This is a First Edition, First Impression in very good condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. The slightly toned end papers and page are free from marks, tears or inscriptions. The top edge retains its original black tint.

The unclipped dust jacket, protected in a clear, removable cover, is in good condition with some small tears to the top and bottom edge of the front cover, some shelf wear to the top and bottom edges of the spine and a small loss to the top edge of the spine. 

Will be despatched wrapped in bubblewrap and in a cardboard box.