The Gilded Lily - The Life and Loves of the fabulous Lillie Langtry Ernest Dudley
1958. First Edition. 224 pages. No dust jacket. Salmon colour cloth covered board with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Boards are bowed.