A Calabash of Diamonds. An African Treasure Hunt. Margaret Lane
1961. First Edition. 215 pages. Patterned dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Minor foxing and noticeable tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Mild staining to hinges. Light cracking to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild scuffing overall. Spine has soft splitting, fraying and crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.