The leopard by Guiseppe Di Lampedusa
1960. Fourth Impression. 255 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering has become dull. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing. Moderate sunning to spine.