The Device of Government by John Laird
1945. Reprint. 173 pages. Beige jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Pages are mildly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Inscriptions to endpapers and title page. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine and edges are heavily sunned. Gilt remains bright. Heavy bleach spotting overall, with a few tiny but noticeable marks. Unclipped jacket. Heavy tanning to all surfaces. Panels have light edgewear, with small tears, chips and creases, heavier to spine ends. Moderate marking to exterior.