The Short Novels of John Steinbeck by John Steinbeck
1963. Reprinted. 568 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Heavy notes to rear free end paper. Some damp staining to final pages. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Fold down spine cloth. Gilt lettering is bright and clear but partially obscured.