Illustrated by Helene Carter. The first of Ransome's books about the adventures of the children of three familes - the Swallows, Amazons, and D's. Beautiful illustrations and two color endpapers map. Beautiful jacket with slight chips along the edges, now in mylar, all corners cut as issued. Black cloth with green title and illustrated title block on front cover. Jacket declares the book has been chosen by the editors of the Junior Literary Guild as the selection for February, 1931. Very early US edition in excellent condition. Junior Literary Guild, NY. 1931. Hb, Dj. USED. $250.00