Laughing Diplomat by Daniele Vare
1953. Reprinted. 455 pages. No dust jacket. Cream cloth covered boards. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription 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. Heavy foxing to cloth. Book has a pronounced forward lean.