Master of Shadows [First Edition] Margery Lawrence
1959. First Edition. 188 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated paper covered boards with lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Clean pages with noticeable tanning and foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Brown markings to pages, text still legible. Thumb-marking present. Binding remains firm. Large tear to page 15 towards the gutter causing it to be loose. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Lettering is bright and clear. Minor scuffing with small splits to edges and corners. Visible wear marks to boards. Boards are laminated. Black marks to rear board. Book has a notable forward lean.