The Big Steal by Earle Basinsky
1956. First Edition. 192 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Colour illustrated dust jacket over orange cloth boards with black lettering to spine and front. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to gutters. Front endpaper is missing. Pages are moderately tanned throughout. Thumb marking present. Tape marks to pastedowns. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. There is bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Lettering is darkened. Book has a slight forward lean. Tape marks to boards. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges. Top and bottom edges trimmed.