The Slow Natives by Thea Astley
1965. First Edition. 210 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining to some page edges, text remains unaffected. Pencil inscription and sticker to front pastedown and endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Blue mark to top of front board. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Water staining to edges. Light tanning to spine and edges. Area of loss to top of front flap. Wear marks overall.