Bad Characters by Jean Stafford
1965. Reprinted. 276 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated dust jacket over grey cloth covered boards with gilt. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Jacket taped to boards. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Loss to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.