The Ascent to Truth Thomas Merton
1951. First Edition. 342 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscription to title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Tape to flaps. Water staining to rear panel.