By Astrid Lindgren, published by Oxford University Press. First edition 1958.Translated by Marian Turner, Illustrated by Richard Kennedy. It was a great surprise to Eric, youngest member of the family, when a fat little man, with a curious engine on his back, flew in at his window and introduced himself as Karlsson who lived on the roof. In good used condition, bound in dark red cloth with silver lettering. Some marks to boards, scuffing to corners. Slightly cocked. Foxing to edges of text block. Fair dust jacket, with some tears, creases, scuffing, rubbing and foxing. Please see photographs. Binding good and tight, end papers discoloured but pages seem clean and bright.