The Directors' Dinner [First Edition] Charles W. Chapman
1964. First Edition. 255 pages. Illustrated dust jacket with white lettering over black cloth. Top edge of text block dyed red, thus top edges of endpapers and paste downs appear stained. Clean pages internally with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Binding remains firm. Small water stain to front paste down, adjacent to stain on DJ flap. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Visible water staining along bottom edges of boards, reflecting jacket stain. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edge wear with tears and creases. Large stain around bottom edges of jacket, with light scuffs and soiling all over.