The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge
1963. First Printed. 285 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Obsolete book seller sticker to rear pastedown. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Crease to spine cloth. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.