For the Defence: Dr.Thorndyke by R. Austin Freeman
1936. Reprinted. 319 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Noticeable cracking to gutters with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Water staining to boards. Book has a marked forward lean.