Scarlet and Hyssop E. F. Benson
1902. Copyright Edition. 280 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth with gilt lettering. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to endpapers, pastedowns and text block edges. Deckled text block edges. Noticeable cracking to hinges, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is dulled. Marked fraying to cloth at spine ends. Moderate tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to ends.