The Decca Book Of Jazz by Peter Gammond (ed)
1958. First Published in Great Britain. 431 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white photographic plates. Moderate foxing and noticeable tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, lighter to pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking and creasing to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.