Monmouthshire by Olive Phillips
1951. First Published. 244 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt. Fold out map to rear. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Previous owner's inscription 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, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Sunning to spine. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains, heavy to rear. Book has a slight forward lean.