The Girl Beneath The Lion Andre Pieyre de Mandiargues
1959. No Edition Remarks. 144 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Some staining to pages on occasion. Tape marks to paste downs. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Front flap detached but present. Blind stamp to front panel.