Love for Lydia by H. E. Bates
1953. Reprint. 344 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with black lettering. Binding remains firm.Pages are moderately tanned. More pronounced tanning and foxing to free end papers and pastedowns. Pencil inscription to front free end paper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and noticeable rubbing to surfaces.Strong tanning to spine and edges. Ring mark to front board. Mild crushing to spine ends causing cloth to fray.