By Reef and Palm and The Ebbing of The Tide Louis Becke
1914. Seventh Impression. 396 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Presentation plate to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, mild splitting. Minor fraying to cloth at spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Moderate tanning to spine.