The Sheltering Sky Paul Bowles
1969. Published in Penguin Books. 256 pages. Pictorial paper covers. Moderate foxing and tanning to pages. Heavier and more prominent to text block edges and reverse of covers. Pen inscription to reverse of front cover. Hinges are lightly cracked but covers remain firmly attached. Paper covers have light edge-wear and corner curling with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has minor rolling and creasing.