Germinal by Emile Zola L. W. Tancock (trans)
1954. First Edition Thus. 497 pages. Illustrated paper covers. Moderate water staining, thumb marking and tanning to pages, text block edges and reverse of covers; text unaffected. Pen inscription to reverse of front cover. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have light edge-wear and corner curling with visible tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heaver tanning with minor rolling and creasing.