The Gem Reciter Walter Grafton
No Edition Remarks. 508 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. More pronounced to endpapers, pastedowns and text block edges. Noticeable cracking to hinges, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Thumb-marking present. Pencil & pen inscription to half-title page. Previous owner's stamp to preliminary pages, including title page. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Moderate crushing to spine ends. Water staining to boards.