Be My Guest Elizabeth Cadell
1964. First Edition. 190 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Heavy water staining to text block and boards. binding remains reasonably firm. binding is shaky. Heavy cracking at the hinges with exposed binding material. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Further damp staining to reverse of jacket.