The Talisman; Woodstock Sir Walter Scott
1883. 385 pages. Green marbled boards half bound in red leather. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and foxing. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Moderate splitting to both spine joints. Loss to marble covering at the front. Tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Water marks to boards and spine.