The Life of Sir Alexander Fleming, Discoverer of Penicillin by Andre Maurois
1959. Fifth Impression. 293 pages. Pictorial jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white photographic frontispiece, with other plates throughout. Colour illustrated endpapers. Pages and plates remain bright and clear. Binding is firm. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Insect damage to rear board. Unclipped jacket. Light tanning and foxing to all surfaces. Panels have light edgewear, with small tears, chips and creases, heavier to spine ends. Moderate marking overall.